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. 

Wyoming – newborn bat found in a duct

A lady in Jackson, WY, found a newborn bat in her son's duct in his house. 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 be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Missouri- bat found in hotel parking lot

A lady was staying at a hotel overnight during her travel across the state in St. Louis County, MO, she had found a bat in the parking lot at the hotel she was staying at. The bat was extremely dehydrated and emaciated.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas – evening bat found grounded

A lady in Weatherford, TX found an evening bat on her porch unable to fly. The bat was grounded, and dehydrated, but overall seemed fairly healthy. This was local to the sanctuary so we swiftly went out to the bats location and contained him, giving him fluids on site. We rescued the bat who is […]

New Jersey – Injured bat found grounded

A resident in Chatham, NJ found an injured bat lying in the road. They feared the little bat may have been struck by a car, and quickly used gloves to contain the bat in a secure box. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she […]

MidCities – bat found grounded

A little bat was found grounded near the outskirts of Ft Worth, TX. 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 he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – baby bat found grounded

A local in Humboldt, TX found a grounded bat pup. 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.

Ohio – bat found in stairwell

A bat was found in a stairwell in Dayton, OH covered in dust and mites. The little bat was dehydrated and weak, and needed care 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 […]

Arkansas – Eastern red mom and babies found on ground

A lady in Lavaca, Arkansas, found an Eastern red bat mom with her babies attached on the ground, in her yard, under a tree. The mom and babies were healthy and could be released. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how […]

Tennessee – Eastern red baby pup found grounded

A lady in Chattanooga, TN, found and Eastern red bat pup orphaned and on the ground of her front yard. 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 be hand-raised and released when old […]

New Jersey – bat found in pool

A homeowner in Mammoth County, NJ, found a bat in her pool skimmer, the bat had likely been there over night. The bat was exhausted and dehydrated. 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 gave […]

Florida – bat attacked by cat

A bat in Longwood, FL was attacked by a cat. The finder was very worried as the bat looked to have been injured. 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 […]