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. 

Oregon- bat found on ground

An elderly lady in Portland, OR, found a bat on the ground in her lawn while attending to her garden. The bat seemed healthy but had a few scratches. 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 […]

North Carolina – bats found in buckets

After discovering 4 bats trapped in a large bucket outside their home, a caller from Laurel Park, NC tipped the bucket over so the bats could escape. 3 bats flew away immediately, but one bat lay helplessly on the ground. It was now beginning the rain, and the poor little bat was getting soaked. We […]

Texas- evening bat in umbrella

An evening bat was found inside an umbrella several days in a row at a residence in Weatherford, TX. Each time the finders removed him from the umbrella and let him fly away, he always came right back to the umbrella. The last time they attempted to release him,  he flopped to the ground and […]

Virginia- bat found on ground

A concerned lady in Clinchport, VA,  found a bat on the ground that was having difficulty flying away. 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 found crawling on pavement

 A lady in Lake Wales, FL  found a little bat crawling on the pavement under her car and seemed dehydrated, she reached out to us with concern for the little bat. 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 […]

Florida- bat found under umbrella

A woman in Lady Lake, Florida found a bat under her umbrella stand as she was moving the stand she accidentally injured the bat with the bottom of it and the bat sustained critical injuries and lacerations. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Pennsylvania – bat found on sticky trap

A bat in Pittsburg, PA was found attached to a sticky trap and was severely dehydrated. We walked the finder through the process of removing the bat off of the sticky trap and the finder was successful. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

New York – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounding a lady's backyard in Blamat, NY. The bat had a wing injury and needed help right away.  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 […]

Texas – bat in apartment window

A little bat in Gainesville, TX had chosen a window in an apartment complex to roost and had not moved from this spot in a few days. A resident of the complex became worried about the bat's wellbeing and wanted to make sure he would be able to find his way outdoors again. We provided […]

New Jersey – bat fallen from roost

A bat in Riverdale, NJ had fallen from a roost and was in critical condition. 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 – injured bat found while gardening

A homeowner in League City, TX called after their gardener had discovered a bat huddled in a pile of leaves on the ground. The gardener had been trimming the bushes and trees on the property and was unsure if the bat had been injured previously or had gotten hurt by the gardening equipment, but it […]