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. 

Wisconsin – bat found in bushes

A concerned lady in Green bay, WI found at bat stuck in a bush. When she discovered that it was stuck she rushed to call us for help. 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 […]

New York- bat found in recycle bin

A worried individual in Watertown, NY was taking our their trash, when he/she noticed a bat was grounded in their recycle bin. 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 […]

California- bat found in apartment

A worried individual in Grass Valley, CA was concerned when she found a dehydrated, lethargic bat in an extra apartment. She called Bat World for help 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 to a rescuer where he/she will […]

Washington- bat found in garage

A concerned couple in Arlington, WA  were worried about a bat they had found on their garage floor. The bat was found cold and dehydrated but uninjured. Without hesitation they called us to help out. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Florida- bat hanging low on screen door

A bat was found by a couple in Boynton beach, FL.  The bat was hanging low on the screen door and looked very emaciated. 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- bat found roosting behind vent in church

A person in Needville, TX found a bat found roosting behind a vent in a church. 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 at gas station

A bat was found grounded at a gas station in Conover, WI while the finder was pumping gas. 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 – evening bat found inside factory

A little evening bat was found by a factory worker in Orange, TX. The bat had made its way inside the factory and was lost, but thankfully the kind 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 […]

Texas – bat found hanging on an RV

A RV traveling through Junction, TX had an unexpected guest when the owners discovered a bat hanging on the side. 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 […]

Texas- bat caught by cat

A bat was found in a garage in Weatherford, TX. The bat seemed to be brought in by a cat. 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 […]