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. 

Indiana – bat stuck inside house

A small brown bat was found trapped inside of a rental home outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Wanting to ensure the little one was okay, the finder gave us a call. 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 […]

Arkansas- bat in pool

An evening bat accidentally fell into a pool, likely while trying to snag a drink, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 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 information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small […]

Georgia- Eastern red bat found grounded

A beautiful Eastern red bat was found after being knocked from a tree by a bird in Gainesville, GA. 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 […]

Texas – bat flying in local school

We received a call from a teacher at a local school in Mineral Wells, TX who explained that a bat was flying around in the common area of the school. The teacher was quick to action and had safely contained the bat before giving us a call. We sent a transport volunteer right away. The […]

Iowa- bat found in street

A little evening bat was found after a sudden cold snap in Boone, IA. The finder, concerned that the bat wouldn't survive the cold, gave us a call for more guidance. 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 […]

Texas- bat hit by broom

A Mexican free-tail bat wound up in a homeowners garage in Dickinson, Texas. Hoping to get the bat to fly out, the homeowner knocked the bat from the wall with a broom, breaking its wing in the process. Thankfully, they decided to call us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]

Iowa- bat found on back porch

A concerned lady called about a bat found on her back porch in Clive, IA. She was worried that the bat would not make it through the cold spell Iowa was having, so she frantically called us to help her. When we received the call we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]

Missouri – bat found on front porch grounded

A worried individual called about a bat they had found that was grounded on their front porch in Kansas City, MO. 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 […]

South Carolina- bat found in washer

A concerned woman in Beech Island, SC was shocked when she found a bat that had been mistakenly ran through a washer cycle. With urgency, she called to get some help with the predicament. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Texas- bat found on sidewalk

A women was walking along the sidewalk in  San Antonio, TX when she discovered a bat grounded on the sidewalk. 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 […]