Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

Texas – bat found in doorway in pouring rain

Bat located in a doorway trying to escape a rainstorm in Texarkana, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Washington – bat flying in house

A homeowner in Rockport WA, called after spotting a bat flying around their home. They were concerned that their cats may harm the bat, and knew it was far too cold to let the bat outside. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Minnesota – bat found in snow

A local in Rochester, MN found a bat laying in the freezing snow late in the evening. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Minnesota – bat attacked by cat

A bat was found after being attacked by a cat near Saint Paul, MN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild

Florida – bat found on campus

A bat was found on a college campus in Zephyrhills, FL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

North Dakota – Bat located in house

A bat was located in a house that was set to be demolished in far north, North Dakota. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

Virginia – bat found in fountain of museum

A bat was found at a museum inside a fountain, near Richmond, VA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Mississippi – bat found in parking lot

A bat located in a parking lot in Marion, MS. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat found in driveway

A bat was located in a driveway near San Antonio, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

TX – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Irving, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Wisconsin – Bat found in basement

A bat was found in basement of home and contained in box near Madison, WI. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.