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 – eastern red in apartment complex

A resident in Denton, TX found an Eastern red bat pup clinging to the outside of his 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 […]

Missouri – bat hanging from light pole in parking lot

While out shopping in St. Louis, MO a couple noticed a small bat clinging to the side of a light pole out in the open parking lot. It was broad daylight and the little bat looked terrified, so the couple quickly ran into a shop to grab a cloth and a secure box to contain […]

Texas – evening bat hanging on pool ladder

While preparing to go for a swim in her pool, a woman in Wolf City, TX saw a little evening bat clinging to the ladder to the pool. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also […]

Missouri – red bat in backyard

While sitting in her backyard with family, a woman in Kansas City, MO kept hearing a strange hissing sound coming from the bushes nearby. Fearing it may be a snake, the woman went to check what the sound was but discovered an Eastern red bat pup lying alone on the ground. We provided guidance on […]

California – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Oak Glen, 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.

Maryland – bat in pool

A bat was found in a family pool in Baltimore, MD. Thankfully for the distressed bat, the family saw him struggling in the water and used a net to retrieve him from the water. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained […]

Missouri – two Eastern red pups found on deceased mother

Two Eastern red pups were found clinging to their recently deceased mother in Roby, MO. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located several bat trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released back to the wild when old […]

Indiana – bat attacked by cat

A bat was attacked by a cat in  New Lebanon, IN which left the little bat injured and with holes in his wings. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. Thankfully not pregnant or lactating so there is not an infant bat in […]

Georgia – 2 bats found on ground after house demolition

After demolishing an old house in St. Simons Island, GA a worker found two small bats lying on the ground. It was likely the bats had escaped the home before it was destroyed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were […]

New York – bat found outside office building

A lady in Syracuse, NY found a bat outside of the office building she works at. The bat was dehydrated and grounded, unable to fly well. 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 […]

Missouri – bat found at art gallery

A bat in St. Louis, MO, was found in an art gallery roosting in the ceiling corner of the building. 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 […]