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. 

California – evening bat found near barn

A homeowner in Fresno, CA had found an evening bat roosting on the outside of his barn. Using gloves, the finder gently scooped the bat into a safe box and provided a shallow dish of water. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Florida – bat found clinging to fishing net

The owner of a fishing shop in Gainesville, FL discovered a little bat clinging to a fishing net within the store. 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 […]

Texas- bat on sidewalk

An individual was walking down the sidewalk in Conroe, TX when they discovered an injured bat on the ground. 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 […]

Nevada – bat found at work in glue trap

An employee of a business in Las Vegas, NV discovered a bat stuck on a glue trap. After calling us for instructions, she used gloves and oil to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in […]

California- bat found grounded at jobsite

A bat in Temecula, CA was found on the ground at a job site. When the bat was noticed the finder called us to help assist the bat and get him/her some help. We gave guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

North Carolina-bats tucked under insulation

A pest control company in North Carolina, called us needing information on how to save bats that were tucked under the insulation they were removing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in their area. The bats were transferred to the rescuer where they will be safely […]

Florida – bat on ground under roof

A concerned lady in Miami, FL found a bat on the ground under her roof, she called Bat World Sanctuary to assist her with the situation. 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 […]

North Carolina- bat found in plants soaked from the rain

A man in Willard, NC was in his front yard attending to his garden and found a bat soaked from rain in his plants. 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 […]

Maryland- bat found injured on porch

A man in Baltimore County, MD was walking out of his front door and found a bat grounded and injured on his front 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 […]

Michigan- bat found on ground

A man in Ossowa, MI found a bat on the ground of his back yard that was having trouble flying,  the bat seemed to be 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 […]