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. 

South Carolina- bat fell into pool

A bat was found in Kershaw, SC that had fallen into a swimming pool. 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.

WI – bat found grounded outdoors

A woman found a bat grounded near her workplace in Rochester, Wisconsin. 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.

IN – bat found grounded in school

Janitorial staff found a bat grounded in a school near Fort Wayne, Indiana. They were going to put release him, but a quick-acting teacher used a towel to safely contain the bat in a box and called us. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]

TX – bat found grounded outdoors

A couple found a bat grounded in their yard near The Woodlands, Texas. They safely scooted the bat into   a box and called us. We 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 kitchen sink

A couple near Port Edwards, came down stairs early in the morning for breakfast and found a bat soaking wet in their sink. 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 […]

Florida- bat found hanging on electrical box

A maintenance worker at a complex in Largo, FL found a bat hanging on the electrical box of a building. 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 […]

Indiana – bat found freezing in driveway

A lady found a bat in her driveway during the freeze near Richmond, IN. 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.

Pennsylvania – bat found grounded in driveway

When coming home from work in the evening, a local in Grove City, PA found a bat lying out in the cold in her driveway. 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 […]

Connecticut – bat found in basement

A bat was located in a basement of a dwelling near Watertown, CT. 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 found in kitchen

A bat was found in a kitchen near Mid-state, WA. 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 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.