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 in backyard

A bat was found grounded in Fort Worth, 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 back to the wild.

FL – bat found on roof with torn wing membrane

A woman found a bat with a torn wing membrane that had become isolated from his colony on their business roof in Immokolee, FL. She safely scooped him up in a box with a lid and called us. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Florida – Bat found on roof

A bat was found on roof with torn wing membrane in central Florida. 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 at construction site

A bat was found at construction site in Lindale, Texas. 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.

TX – Bat found in laundry basket

A bat was found in a laundry basket outside near Orange, TX. A local wildlife rehabber retrieved the bat and called us for guidance. We provided care resources and the bat soon will be released to return to the night skies. 

TX – Bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in a park in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and quickly picked up the bat to begin rehabilitation in our sanctuary.

Texas – bat found with broken wing

A bat was found with a broken wing in Abilene, 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 back to the wild.

Florida – bat at apartment door

A bat was located in Parish, FL on an apartment door. 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.

Virginia – injured bat found grounded

An injured bat was found grounded by a pest control company in Harrisburg, VA. 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.

Georgia – injured bat caught by cat

An injured bat, rescued from a cat near Stone Mountain, GA. 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 indoors

A bat was found by a couple near the Yucca Valley, CA. 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.