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. 

Ohio – bat found in basement

A homeowner in Freemont, OH found a grounded bat in their basement. 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 in bathroom

A couple in York, PA, found a bat in their bathroom. 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 grounded on patio

A homeowner in Jacksonville, FL found a bat on their 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.  

Oregon – bat grounded in closet

A homeowner in Gaston, OR found a bat grounded in their closet. 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 in living room

A homeowner in Albany, NY found a bat with a broken wing in their living room. 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 on sidewalk

A resident of Manhattan, NY found a gounded bat on a sidewalk.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 grounded outside

A resident in Houston, TX found a bat on the ground outside. 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.

Indiana – bat stuck in glue trap

A homeowner in Gary, IN found a bat stuck in a glue trap. 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 Jersey – Bat flying in home

The finder found a bat flying in her living room in Chester, NJ. She carefully contained the bat in a box, and we provided information for her to contact a bat-trained rescuer in her area.

Florida – Bat found grounded

A woman found a grounded bat in Orlando, FL. She used a towel and carefully contained the bat in a lidded box, and we provided information for her to contact a bat-trained rescuer in her area. 

Texas – bat found at work site

A bat was found grounded at a work site in Dallas, TX. 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 to the wild.

Iowa – bat found in church

A bat was found in the early morning at a church in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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.