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 Paris, TX. found an evening bat lying on the ground on her front porch. 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.

California – bat found in garden

A man in Escondido, CA, found a bat in his garden while he was mowing the lawn. The bat was severely dehydrated due to the heat wave. 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 […]

New York – bats in attic

A elderly lady in New York. NY,  had a colony of bats in her attic.  We were alerted and contacted by the woman, and provided educational information on bats, as well as humane exclusion guidelines to her. The lady decided it would be in their best interest to perform a humane exclusion using the information […]

Wisconsin – bat found on ground

A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a bat on the ground and was concerned for its safety, the bat was severely emaciated, dehydrated, and looked to have a swollen knee. 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 […]

Canada – bat found on glue trap

A man in Galva, Canada found a bat attached to his mouse glue trap in his garage. The bat was very stuck causing him to be dehydrated and exhausted.  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 […]

Tennessee – brown bat found in chimney

A home owner from Kingsport, TN was cleaning out the chimney when a little bat fell into the ashes. 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 […]

Virginia – young bat found in carport

A caller from Richmond, VA found a small bat in her carport and quickly used gloves to scoop up the little one and place him into a secure shoe box before giving us a call. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to the rescuer where he will be […]

Texas – bat found hiding in holiday decor

A family was spending the evening sorting through holiday decorations in the garage out in Bullard, TX when they discovered an evening bat hiding in one of the boxes. 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 […]

New Jersey- bat trapped in home

A small bat was found flying around a homeowner's living room in Wildwood, New Jersey. Before the homeowner was able to let the bat out, he landed and took to hiding, so she gave us a call. We offered advice on where to look, as well as a local rescue contact. Later that day, she […]

Texas – bat flew into restaurant

A juvenile bat mistakenly flew into a restaurant patio in Mineral Wells, TX and crash landed. 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.

California – canyon bat found on porch – photo available

A resident in Baker, CA discovered a canyon bat roosting on her front porch. The little bat attempted to fly away, but he struggled and was unable to 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 […]

Texas – bat found in grocery store

A bat was found grounded in a local grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. 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.