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. 

Maryland – bat roosting inside office building

A concerned caller from Baltimore, MD had noticed a bat was roosting in her workplace for well over a week. When she went to inspect further, she realized the bat's foot was stuck in the grate on the celling he was hanging from. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located […]

South Dakota – injured bat found in hotel

A staff member of a hotel in Rapid City, SD was alerted by a customer that a bat was in the hall. When they went to inspect, they realized the little bat was injured and needed help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – bat lost in parking garage

While leaving work in the afternoon, a local in Ft Worth, TX found a bat in the parking garage. 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 […]

Florida – injured grounded bat covered by ants

A bat was found grounded in Winter Springs, FL. The poor bat was injured and covered in ants, so it was very fortunate that he was found when he was. 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 […]

Pennsylvania – bat found grounded on porch

A home owner in Christiana, PA found a bat laying on the ground on her 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 hopeful release back to the wild.

Iowa – bat found at job site

A bat was found grounded at a construction job site in Waterloo, IA. 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.

Wisconsin – bat found grounded in the cold

A home owner in Green Bay, WI found a bat lying in her yard in the cold early morning. 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 […]

Utah – bat found in bar

A bat was found grounded in a local bar in Cottonwood UT. 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 lying on patio step

A home owner in Tampa FL, found a bat lying on the step of her patio. 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 – small bat hiding under rubble on back porch

While doing some home maintenance in San Antonio, TX a resident found a small bat hiding under a pile of rubbish. 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 […]

Florida – bat found on roof

While making some repairs to their roof, a homeowner in Lakeland, FL found a bat laying alone on the shingles of the roof. 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 […]

Texas – downed bat inside of home

A resident in Orange, TX watched as a bat crash landed on the floor of their home. The little bat was desperately trying to fly, but it looked as though his wing 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 […]