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 grounded

A lady in Gainesville, TX, found a bat grounded while on she was on her morning walk. 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.

Tennessee – bat grounded with injured wing

A man in Shelbyville, TN, found a bat with an injured wing in his front lawn. Due to the injury sustained the bat could not take flight.  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 […]

Texas – bat found on window sill

A bat was found on the window sill outside of a local homeowner's house in Mineral Wells, TX. The bat was healthy but very dehydrated due to the heat wave. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he […]

Texas – Evening bat found flying around building

A bat in Weatherford, TX, was found flying around a building. The bat was healthy but dehydrated due to the heat wave.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]

Washington – bat found stuck to glue trap

A lady in Tacoma, WA, found a bat stuck to a glue trap in her garage. We provided guidance on how to safely remove the bat using gloves, vegetable oil and a cotton swab.  We also located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder's area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Texas – Canyon bat found in school gym

A lady in Weatherford, TX, called about a bat flying around the school gym. The bat was a canyon bat that had gotten trapped in the school gym. He was severely dehydrated and emaciated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought […]

Kentucky – bat found grounded

A lady in Ashland, KY,  found an injured bat on the ground during her morning commute. 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 injured

A lady in Fort Worth, TX, found a bat on the ground. The bat was severely injured and dehydrated. 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 […]

Texas – bat found outside of building

An Eastern red bat was found roosting outside of a building in Irving, Texas. As the bat was down low and in direct sunlight, the finder was concerned and gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

Tennessee – bat in apartment breezeway

An evening bat was found trapped in an apartment breezeway outside of Chattanooga, TN. 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.

MidCities – bat found in home skylight

A home owner in Addison, TX found a bat hiding in the skylight of his home. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

Missouri – bat stuck in window shutter

A resident in Kansas City, MO discovered a bat in her window, but much to her shock, it appeared that the little bat had his wing trapped in the shutter. Afraid that she would injure the little one's wing, she gave us a call for advice. We provided guidance on how to gently remove the […]