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 – bat found in toilet 

An employee in San Angelo, TX was shocked to discover a little bat clinging to the inside of a toilet within the workplace. The poor bat was wet and had presumably been there for a few hours. As the bat showed a faint sign of life, the finder gave us a call. We provided guidance […]

Texas – bat fell out of bat house

A lady in Magnolia, TX had a bat fall out of her bat house and seemed to have a protentional injury. 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 […]

Arizona – bat with injury

A lady in Lakeside, AZ,  found a bat on her front porch with what seemed to be a torn wing. She could not find any rehabilitation centers in her area and needed assistance. 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 […]

New Jersey – bat flying midday

A local resident of Morristown, NJ was outside when they noticed a bat flying around in broad daylight. They followed the bat until it eventually landed on a nearby tree. The poor bat looked exhausted and was not safe being out during the day. It was very possible that the bat had been chased out […]

California – bat colony in attic

A home owner in Redding, CA called regarding a large colony of bats discovered in their attic.  We suspect the bat roost is a nursery colony, meaning they cannot be excluded until September or flightless babies will be trapped in the roost and die. We worked with the homeowner on how to locate any potential cracks […]

North Carolina – Bat found grounded

A caller from Charlotte, NC found a bat on the ground and quickly jumped to action, using gloves to scoop the little bat into a box. We 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.

Colorado – baby bat found on ground

A baby bat was found outside flightless in the yard of a homeowner's house in Woods Lake, CO. The bat appeared to be injured ad starving. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will […]

Texas – bat found on ground

A lady was walking out of her house and found a bat hanging high on her door in McKinney, TX. The bat then dropped from the door to the ground and was laying there grounded and unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary […]

Texas – bat on stairwell

A young man in San Antonio, TX found a bat hanging from a step on a staircase.  The bat appeared to be healthy but dehydrated and 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 […]

North Carolina – bat on ground

A lady in Boone, NC found a little bat on the ground that could not fly. The bat appeared to be injured and dehydrated. She was concerned and called us to help assist her with the situation of the bat. We guided how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]