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. 

Arizona – bat flew into AirBnB

Some vacationers in Audley, AZ had the doors open to their AirBnB in the evening and a bat had accidently made its way inside. The bat was flying high and looked fine, he was just lost. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release […]

Pennsylvania – bat grounded at intersection

Some bystanders in Philadelphia, PA saw a bat lying on the ground near a busy intersection downtown. 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.

MidCities – bat grounded outside of shoe store

A local business owner in Allen, TX found a bat hanging low to the ground just outside their shoe store as they were opening for the day. 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 to Bat […]

Florida – bat in driveway

A bat was found grounded in a driveway by a local in Riverdale, FL. 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 – Bat flew into home

A bat had flown into a home late one evening in Dallas, TX. Thankfully the home owner saw that the bat was flying high and appeared to be healthy.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at nightfall after the sun […]

Connecticut – bat attacked by dog

A bat was attacked by a dog in Stamford, CT. The dog's owner come just in time to save the little bat. 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 […]

North Carolina – bat found injured at university

A bat was found injured with a bleeding and torn wing by a university student in Raleigh, NC. 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 […]

Tennessee – Injured bat found on running trail

A bat was found grounded on a running trail by a jogger in Memphis, TN. The finder realized the bat was injured when she saw blood on the bat's wing and body. 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 […]

North Dakota – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in North River, ND. 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.