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 found in pool

A bat was found struggling in a pool on South Bend, ID. The homeowner scooped the bat up with a net and hung the net near a tree, then called us. He noticed the bat fly away while speaking with us. We provided information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning, ion […]

Iowa – bat found with injured wing

A bat was found grounded in Shenandoah, Iowa, and after the finder used a washcloth to place the bat into a secure box, noticed blood on the rag and a small hole in the bats wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bat found grounded in yard

A bat was found lying in the lawn of a home 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.

Georgia – bat found grounded on sidewalk

A small bat was found grounded on the sidewalk by a local in Colombia, 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.

Texas – bat found in printer shop

A bat was found in a local printer shop 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.

Texas – 27 more bats found with wing wasting

Bats were found with wing wasting in downtown Mineral Wells, TX including on downtown sidewalks and buildings, and a hotel and at Walmart. We rescued the bats through the day and night. They are all receiving fluids, pain medication, antibiotics and biogamma cream to combat the disease. They should be releasable after a few weeks […]

California – bat outside apartment

A lady in Joshua Tree, CA, found a bat outside of her apartment while getting into her car. 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 […]

Pennsylvania – bat in office building

A bat was found in an office building in Kittanning, PA. 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.

Minnesota – bat found at job site

A man in Bloomington, MN, found a bat that was severely dehydrated and could not fly outside of his job site, 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 […]

Texas – bat found on front wall of house

A lady in Houston, TX, found a bat on the front of her house hanging on a wall. A stray cat had likely attacked the bat do to the puncture holes in his wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area.  She will […]

Oregon- bat found grounded

A bat in Portland, OR, was found ground on a homeowner's property. The bat had a broken wing and was severely emaciated and 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 […]

Missouri – bat hanging on side of building

A lady in Cape Girardeau, MO found a bat hanging on the side of the building. The bat was generally 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 a rescuer where he/she will […]