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. 

Tennessee – Eastern red bat found on ground

A man in Nashville, TN, had found an Eastern red bat on the ground and was concerned for its safety. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the […]

South Carolina – brown bat found on ground

A man in Union, SC had found a brown bat on the ground next to his car. The brown bat had a broken leg and wing. 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 […]

California – baby bat found in public bathroom

An individual in Canyon Country, CA, found a bat roosting on the wall near the trash can in a public park bathroom. The bat seemed healthy but could not 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 […]

Georgia – bat found grounded

A man in Atlanta, GA, found a bat on the ground and was concerned for its wellbeing. When the caller had gotten a hold of us, the bat took flight and flew away.

Texas – bat found in yard

A lady in Granbury, TX, found a bat outside in their yard that was not flying. 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.

Oklahoma – Eastern red found grounded

A lady in Woodward, OK, found a bat on the ground outside her house. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the bat back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let us know […]

Wisconsin – bat found injured in tree

A man in Green Bay, WI, found an injured bat in the tree. The bat had a broken wing and was 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 […]

Texas – Mexican free tail pup found outside of a bakery

A lady working in a local bakery in Mineral Wells, TX, found a Mexican free-tail pup outside that was orphaned, severely emaciated, and dehydrated. 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 […]

Utah – bat found outside of a coffee shop

A lady in Perry, UT, found a bat outside of her local coffee shop hanging onto a chair. The bat was very 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 […]

Texas – bat found grounded

A lady in Houston, TX, was found grounded with an injured wing. 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 barber shop

A local barber in Mineral Wells, TX, found a bat inside of the barber shop. He was worried about the bat's health and well-being and called us to come rescue the little guy. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to […]

Ohio – bat on bird feeder

A lady in Delaware, OH was outside tending to her bird feeders, and found a bat hanging from the bird feeder. The bat was 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 […]