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. 

Ohio – Bat on sidewalk

A bat was found on the sidewalk in Cleveland, OH. 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.

Oregon – bat in woodpile

A little bat was found huddled up for warmth and safety in a pile of scrap wood in Portland, OR. 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 […]

Florida – bat in yard

A bat was found laying in a yard in Orlando, FL. The finder was concerned about leaving the bat out in the opon during the day. 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 […]

South Carolina – bat found grounded

A local from Vaucluse, SC had found a bat near their home lying in the grass out in the cold. The finder was quick to take action and followed the instructions on our website and used thick gloves to gently scoop up the bat and contained her in a shoe box before calling us. We […]

Wyoming – bat found out in cold

A bat was found grounded during the bitter cold morning hours in Garland, WY. 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.

Wisconsin – bat found in basement

A home owner in Green Bay, WI found a bat on the floor of her basement.  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 in attic

A bat was found in an attic in Grayford, 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.

Indiana – bat found injured

An injured bat was rescued in Taho, IN. 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 on balcony

A bat was found on a balcony in Jacksonville, FL. 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 – bat fell from tree

A resident in Jackson, GA witnessed a small bat fall from a tree. 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.

Illinois – Bat found grounded in apartment bathroom

A bat was found in an apartment bathroom in Galesburg, IL. 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.