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. 

California – bat on patio

A caller from Fresno, CA was concerned after finding a bat lying on her 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 local downtown

Another bat was found in down town Mineral Wells by a pedestrian. 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 the wild.

Minnesota- injured bat found in park

An Eastern red bat with a broken wing tip was found at a park in White Willow, Minnesota. The finders followed us on social media, and immediately 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 transferred to […]

New York – bat hiding in radiator

A bat was found by a home owner in Yulan, NY hiding in a radiator. 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 – little brown bats in house dehydrated

A home owner in New York, NY found a few little brown bats inside the house. The bats were dehydrated and had likely been trapped for a few days. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were transferred to a rescuer […]

Indiana – bats in roof siding

A home owner in Fort Wayne, ID discovered a small colony of bats roosting in the roof siding. We suspect the bat roost is a nursery colony, meaning they cannot be excluded until September or flightless babies will be trapped in the roost and die. We worked with the homeowner on how to locate any […]

Colorado – bat found clinging to a rock over a stream

A lady in Denver, CO, found  a bat clinging to the side of a rock of a stream will he was on a hike. 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 […]

Texas- baby bat found on ground

An orphaned baby Mexican free-tail bat was found on the ground on the side of a homeowner's house in Dallas, 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 […]

Georgia – bat found grounded on porch

A lady in Atlanta, GA, found a bat grounded on her front porch. The bat appeared to have a broken wing and could not fly. 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 […]

Colorado – bat found in kitchen

A man in Crested Butte, CO, found a bat in the kitchen. The bat was on the ground flopping around with a swollen leg and mouth, severely dehydrated and emaciated. 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 […]

Texas – bat in auto area of Walmart

A bat was found in the auto department of Walmart. The bat was dehydrated hanging from a light fixture. 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 the wild.