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. 

Nevada – bat found at work in glue trap

An employee of a business in Las Vegas, NV discovered a bat stuck on a glue trap. After calling us for instructions, she used gloves and oil to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in […]

California- bat found grounded at jobsite

A bat in Temecula, CA was found on the ground at a job site. When the bat was noticed the finder called us to help assist the bat and get him/her some help. We gave guidance on how to contain the bat safely and located a bat trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

North Carolina-bats tucked under insulation

A pest control company in North Carolina, called us needing information on how to save bats that were tucked under the insulation they were removing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in their area. The bats were transferred to the rescuer where they will be safely […]

Florida – bat on ground under roof

A concerned lady in Miami, FL found a bat on the ground under her roof, she called Bat World Sanctuary to assist her with the situation. 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 […]

North Carolina- bat found in plants soaked from the rain

A man in Willard, NC was in his front yard attending to his garden and found a bat soaked from rain in his plants. 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 […]

Maryland- bat found injured on porch

A man in Baltimore County, MD was walking out of his front door and found a bat grounded and injured on his 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 […]

Michigan- bat found on ground

A man in Ossowa, MI found a bat on the ground of his back yard that was having trouble flying,  the bat seemed to be injured.  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 […]

Texas- bat in outdoor kitchen

A lady in Austin, TX was doing dishes in her outdoor kitchen when she found a bat that appeared to be struggling to take flight. She was concerned for the well-being of the bat and wanted to get it some help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

Maine- bat flying in bedroom

A woman in Hollowell, Maine found a bat in her bedroom late at night. Concerned for the bat, the woman called us to help assist with the situation. 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 […]

Texas- bat found on front lawn

A young man was mowing his front lawn in Houston, TX when he found a bat in the corner of his eye, when he went over to look at the bat he noticed that it was not taking flight and immediately wanted to take action to help this little guy out. We provided guidance on […]

Georgia- bat found in barn

A bat was found roosting in a lady's barn in Athens, GA. He seemed to have an injury and required quick assistance. 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 […]