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. 

Wisconsin – bat found hanging to a tree in the park

A lady in Green Bay, WI, found a bat hanging on to a tree in a park. The bat was unable to fly possibly due to a head 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 […]

Washington – bat found underneath cedar tree

A man in Tumwater, WA, found a bat underneath a cedar tree in his yard. The bat was unable to fly and was grounded. The bat was alive but was barley moving and needed to get to a rescuer as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

Idaho- bat found grounded

A lady in Boise, ID found a bat on the ground. The bat was severely dehydrated and could not fly. 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 […]

Tennessee – bat found stuck on porch

A lady in Fayeteville, TN, found a little brown bat stuck on the porch. The bat was dehydrated and grounded. 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 […]

Iowa – bat found grounded

A lady in Indinola, IA, found a bat on the ground with a broken wing. The break appeared to be recent and the bat seemed to be in a lot of pain. 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 […]

California – bat found grounded

A bat in Bella Vista, CA was found grounded by a woman on her morning walk. The bat was most likely grounded from dehydration due to the heat wave. 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 […]

Georgia – bat on medical building

A bat was found by employees of a medical center in Beaufrod,GA. The bat was severely dehydrated and needed to get to the rescuer as soon as possible. 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 […]

California- bat found on front porch

A lady in Escondido, CA found a bat on her front porch. The bat had been there for 1 night and did not move, he was still there the next evening. 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 on back porch

A lady in Leesburg, FL found a bat on her back porch when she walked out to go to work in the morning. The bat was grounded and could not take flight due to a possible wing injury. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the […]

Washington – 4 bats flying around house

A lady in Bremerton, WA, had 4 bats flying around the house for 2 days. The bats were trapped and could not leave causing severe dehydration and emaciation. 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 […]

Colorado – bat attacked by cat

A lady in Aspen, CO found a bat that seemed to be attacked by a cat. The bat had a couple of holes in its wing causing him to be unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

Texas – bat found in fire station

A firefighter in Azle, TX, called late at night after finding a juvenile bat on the ground at the fire station. The bat was fully grown and had a possible wing injury, he needed to get to a rehabber as soon as possible. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]