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. 

Kanssas – Eastern Red on window screen

A caller from Manhattan, KS was concerned about a bat they discovered clinging to a window screen on their home early in the morning. However, the bat appeared uninjured and  well groomed. We explained that this is sometimes typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so the bat is likely okay. The bat […]

Texas – Eastern red bat found treading water on lake

An Eastern red bat in Possum Kingdom Lake, TX, was found treading water in the lake. The bat had a bruised wing and is being monitored for possible signs of pneumonia. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where […]

Idaho – bat found on ground by son

A mother and son (18+) found a bat with a broken wing on the ground in Boise, ID. The bat was extremely dehydrated and the amount of time on the ground is unknown. The bat had to get to a rehabber right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Arizona- canyon bat found on sidewalk

A passerby in Golden Valley, AZ noticed a small bat lying helplessly on the side walk. The little one was a canyon bat and looked thin and dehydrated. 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 […]

Florida – bat found in screened in porch

A home owner in Tampa, FL came home in the evening and discovered a bat had gotten trapped inside of their screened in porch. The finder was concerned about how long the little bat had been trapped, so decided it was best to have him looked at by a rehabber to make sure he was […]

Texas – bat found grounded

A passerby in Austin, TX found a small bat lying near the side of the road. 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.

California – brown bat in back yard

A caller from Lodi, CA discovered a brown bat grounded in their back yard. They were concerned about leaving the little bat out during the day, so they quickly gave us a call for help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Texas – bat found grounded in busy downtown

An office worker from Ft Worth, TX was on their way home in the busy downtown area when they came across a grounded bat on the sidewalk. They quickly got a towel and a box to secure the bat into, knowing the downtown area was not a safe place to leave him. We located a […]

Texas – injured bat trying to fly

A resident in San Antonio, TX found a bat grounded near their home. The poor bat was desperately trying to take off from the ground and fly, but could only manage to flap a short distance before landing again. They feared that the bat was injured so they gave us a call. We provided guidance […]

California – bat found in pool

Another wildlife rehabber in Tarzana, CA reached out to us after her friend had found a little bat in her pool. She did not specialize in bats and wanted to make sure the little one got the care that it needed. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

South Carolina – injured bat on porch

A home owner in Fort Mill, SC found an injured bat on their porch. 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.

Indiana – injured bat found on tree

A caller in Terre Haute, IN saw a bat clinging to the bark of a tree. When they went to further inspect the bat, it was apparent it was injured and likely chased from the tree by a bird. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]