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. 

Washington- bat found on porch

A small bat was found grounded on a homeowners front porch in Lacey, Washington. Seeking help, the homeowner called a few rescuers, but was unable to make the 2 hour trip themselves to surrender the animal. After a week of keeping the bat in a box, they called us. We worked to arrange a transport […]

Texas- bat grounded in parking lot

A Mexican free-tail was found grounded in a parking lot outside of Teague, Texas. 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.

Georgia- bat found on ground

A bat was found on his back on the ground by a caring and worried lady in Douglas, GA. The bat appeared to have a tiny wing fracture taking immediate action, 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 […]

Indiana- bat in house

A bat was found flying around in a concerned homeowners house in Aberdeen, IN. They wanted to help the bat and safely get it to a rescuer so they called our sanctuary and 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 […]

Texas – bat found in motel 6 in window sill

A motel manager found a bat inside of a motel 6 on a window sill in Mineral well, TX.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a staff member right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Texas- bat found in McDonald’s fry box

A woman in Dallas, Tx was shocked to find a bat in a McDonalds fry box. She was worried about the bat's wellbeing and safety so she called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred […]

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 […]