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. 

Pennsylvania – back found in school office

A school principle at a local elementary in Pittsburgh, PA found a bat roosting on the wall of her office as she came in that morning. 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 […]

Iowa – bat found in the cold

An injured bat was found by a kind person in Des Moines, IA in cold and nearly frozen. 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 […]

Missouri – Bat found injured inside a home

A bat was found injured inside a home in Louis, MO. 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 in yard

A homeowner found a bat grounded in a yard near Madison, WI . Her sister safely contained the bat in a lidded box, and we helped locate a bat-trained rescuer in her area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Florida – bat found apartment grounded

A couple in Miami, FL found a bat on the ground outside of their apartment. At a first glance they thought the bat was deceased, and when it began to make sounds and chirp they knew the bat was in need of help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Texas – bat found in dog water bowl

A bat was found in a dog's water bowl in Houston, 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.

New York – bat found on snowy patio

A bat was found in Saratoga Springs, NY on a snow covered patio. 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 torper under tree

A resident in Beaumont, TX found a bat on the ground under a tree; The bat appeared to be found in torper. 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 […]

Georgia – bat found grounded in snow

A woman found a bat in the snow outside of her home in Savannah, GA. She used a towel to pick up the bat and safely contain him. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]