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. 

Florida- bat found on ground

A concerned person in Warrington, FL found a bat grounded outside and was worried about it's safety as the temperatures were going to drop into the low 40's. 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 […]

Texas – bat rescued from pool

A bat was pulled out of a pool in Denton, TX clinging on to a skimmer basket. An employee of a pool cleaning company found the little bat and got him into a box before giving us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in […]

Texas – bat fell from palm tree

A small yellow bat fell from his roost in a palm tree during a freeze in Corpus Christi, Texas. The finder kept the injured bat for a few days and thankfully did not touch the bat with bare hands. Eventually the finder contacted us, and we immediately set up transport to get the bat to […]

Iowa -bat flew into house through window

A homeowner in Ames, IA had a bat fly through the window into the house on a cold evening. 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 […]

South Carolina- brown bat in basement

A concerned individual in Chesney, SC  had a bat in their basement hanging on the side wall. 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 outside in the cold

A home owner in Rochelle, GA found a bat lying on the cold ground outside her home. It was well below freezing so the finder quickly scooped up the bat in a blanket and secured him in a box inside before giving us a call. We  located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The […]

Texas – bat found in shower – photo available

A home owner in Weatherford, TX was shocked to discover a little evening bat lying on the floor of her shower.  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 for hopeful release back to the […]

Wisconsin- bat found in plastic tote

An individual in Milwaukee, WI was concerned when they had walked into their basement to find a bat in a plastic tote. In concern they contacted Bat World 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 to a […]

Texas – bat found grounded – photo available

A Mexican free-tail was found grounded on the sidewalk in Corpus Christi, 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.

Iowa – bat found at apartment complex

A worried individual took immediate action in calling Bat World when they found a bat grounded at an apartment complex in Iowa City,  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 […]

Florida – bat with broken wing roosting on door – photo available

An apartment resident in Bradenton, FL was shocked when they discovered a bat roosting on their front door. The finder used a branch and relocated the bat to a nearby tree, but quickly became concerned when they realized the little bat had a wing injury and may have flown into the ceiling fan of the […]

Georgia – bat found in basement

A concerned caller from Athens, GA was wanting to help both her elderly parents and the little bat they had found roosting in their basement. The parents were unsure how to help the little bat, so the caller quickly jumped to action and safely contained the bat using gloves into a secure box before giving […]