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. 

Indiana – bat on windowsill of gym

A bat was found in Bloomington, IN, on a windowsill of a gym. 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 warehouse

A warehouse worker in Janesville, WI found a bat hanging on the underside of a large warehouse fan. 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 […]

Arizona – bat rescued from pool

A pool cleaner in Flagstaff, AZ saw a little bat desperately trying to escape the water in a pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small […]

New York – bat with injured back under porch

A caller from Ballston, NY discovered a bat lying on her porch during a rainstorm. The frightened bat crawled under the porch in an attempt to hide, and the finder noticed his back was injured as he moved. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Oregon – bat picked up by cat

A small bat nearly fell victim to a neighborhood cat in Wheeler, OR. Luckily for the little one, a local was able to shoo the cat away and save the bat. 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 […]

California – evening bat injured when patio umbrella was opened

A lady in San Diego, CA, found an evening bat with a wing injury in her patio umbrella when she opened it. We believe the injury came from the wing getting stuck and getting injured when she opened the umbrella. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel very safe […]

Idaho – bat found in pool

A lady in Idaho falls found a bat drowning in her pool. She came to the rescue and was able to retrieve him but he was suffering from asphyxiation. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We […]

Iowa – juvenile bat found on ground

A lady in Fairview, IA, found a juvenile bat on the ground next to her grill. We believe this bat had a crash landing causing him to break his wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary-trained rescuer in her area. The […]

Texas – juvenile bat found in garage

A lady in McAllen, TX, found a bat in her garage. The bat had injuries on its legs and scrapes on its wings, most likely from a crash landing. 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 […]

Georgia – bat found grounded on kitchen floor

A bat was found in Atlanta, GA, on the floor of a lady's kitchen with a broken wing and severely 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 […]

Wisconsin – bat flew into house through window

A bat in Green Bay, WI, was found in a homeowner's house after it had flown through the window. The bat sustained a head injury and had to get to a rehabber as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Indiana – bat hit by water hose

A big brown bat was roosting behind a bird house when he was accidentally sprayed from his roosting site by a homeowner. The homeowner gave us a call to see how she could help, and we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. Unfortunately, […]