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 found grounded in driveway

While leaving a family member's home, a woman in Toledo, OH noticed a strange-looking animal lying helplessly on the driveway. She immediately went to the animal's aid, and after discovering it was an injured bat, gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Idaho – brown bat found in yard

A homeowner called from Twin Falls, ID after their mother's dog alerted to something in the yard. It was a little brown bat, desperately hopping along the grass, trying to take flight. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how […]

MidCities – bat fell onto patio

A local resident in Carrolton, TX had quite the surprise when a bat suddenly dropped onto the patio where they were spending the afternoon. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]

Nevada- bat inside house

A bat was found in a homeowner's house in Henderson, NV.  The bat seemed overall healthy but was having trouble taking 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 be assessed for hopeful […]

Tennessee- bat found in swimming pool

A bat in Cleveland, Tennessee was found in a swimming pool unable to get out. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small animals from drowning. The bat was transferred […]

Maryland – bat found on porch under vase

A lady in Hagerstown, MD found a bat on her front porch under a flower vase. The bat was relatively healthy but was having trouble taking flight, so 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 […]

Texas – bat found outside of job site

A lady in San Antonio, TX, called concerned about a bat that was found outside of her job, unable to fly, and seems dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where […]

Nebraska – bat found stuck between screen and window

A homeowner in Lincoln, NE discovered a small bat clinging to a window screen in her home. The bat seemed to be stuck between the screen and the window, so the finder used gloves to gently remove the little bat, who appeared very weak and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the […]

MidCities -bat falling out of tree

A resident in FT Worth, TX saw an object fall out of a tree in their yard. Assuming it was just a large leaf, the homeowner went to pick it up and very quickly realized it was a bat. Thankfully the finder was there to see the bat fall and was able to take action […]

Florida – bat fell from ceiling

Some party-goers in Oldsmar, FL had a surprise guest at their celebration when a bat suddenly dropped down from the ceiling of the venue. 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 […]

Florida – baby bat mistaken for moss

While outside doing yard cleanup with her family, a mother in Lakeland, FL was shocked to hear that her daughter had discovered some bats on the ground. She had mistaken the bats for dead moss, and as she went to pick it up one of the bats flew away, leaving behind the second bat, which […]