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. 

Texas- bat found in garage

A bat was found in a homeowner's garage in San Angelo, TX. The bat appeared to be healthy but she was concerned when the bat did not take flight. 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 […]

Missouri- bat found on driveway

A lady called about a bat she had found on her driveway in Columbia, MO. She grew increasingly worried when the little bat had very little movement. 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 […]

Washington- bat found injured in yard

A bat in DuPont, WA was found in the front yard with an injured wing. He was unable to fly and the lady who found him was very concerned and wanted to get this little guy some help immediately. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Missouri- bat found at office

A bat was found clinging to a brick column at an office in Cedar 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 back to the wild.   […]

Missouri – bat found with injured wing

A homeowner in Lacrosse, MO noticed a little bat clinging to the fence outside her residence. Upon further inspection, it was obvious the bat had snagged its wing on the wire fence and was injured. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

California – bat grounded at country club

While working at a country club in San Diego, CA an employee came across a Mexican freetail bat who appeared to have an injured wing. The finder was desperate to help the poor bat, and used gloves to scoop the bat into a box and bring him inside the club's office. We provided guidance on […]

Indiana- bat on hospital patio

A nurse at a local hospital in Bloomington, ID discovered a bat lying on the cold concrete of the outdoor patio. The nurse quickly placed a box on top of the bat temporarily to keep him safe while she gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

California- bat found in trash can

A young man in Yuba City, CA found a bat in the bottom of his trash can while he was taking out the trash. The young man was concerned for the safety of the bat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

California- bat found in yard

A lady was tending to her yard in Corona, California, and found a bat on the ground with its wings spread. The bat seemed to have a possible wing 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 […]

Missouri- bat found in garage

An individual in Champ, MO was coming home from work and opened her garage to park her car and found a bat hanging on a piece of plastic. She was concerned for the bat and was not sure of what to do. She called us in a panic and we provided guidance on how to […]

North Carolina- bat found on deck

A lady in Maggie Valley, NC found a bat on her deck that she thought was deceased. The bat was alive and she was concerned for the safety of the bat.  Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. We provided guidance on how to […]