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. 

TX – Bat found grounded in yard

A family found a bat grounded in their yard in Kingwood, TX. 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 – bat found at work site

A bat was located at a job site near Indianapolis, IN. 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.

Oklahoma – bat found outside school yard

A bat was found outside of a school yard in Tulsa, OK. 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.

Texas – Juvenile Mexican Freetail falls from warehouse ceiling.

A worker at a local warehouse called after a small bat fell from the ceiling while they were doing repairs after a strong storm the night prior.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed […]

Pennsylvania – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Pittsburg, PA. 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.

Texas – bat found in store

A bat was found in a store in Abilene, TX. 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.  

Texas – bat flying in grocery store

A bat was found flying in a grocery store in Weatherford, TX. 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.

Alabama – bats found in drain pipe

Several bats were found cold after falling out of a drain pipe in Ramer, AL. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bats were  transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – Bat found hanging on door

A family found a bat hanging on their front door in Corsicana, TX. 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.

Florida – Bat found grounded missing wing

A couple found a bat on the ground with a missing wing in Sanford, FL. They contacted a dog rescue friend, who reached out to us. We 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.