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. 

Georgia – bat in yard

A bat was found grounded in a yard in Blue Ridge, 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 wild.

Texas – bat hanging low on wall

a bat was discovered hanging low on the wall of a building in San Antonio, 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.

Georgia – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Stonebridge, 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 wild.

Iowa – bat disturbed during remodeling

An evening bat was awoken from hibernation during a house remodel in Shenandoah, 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 for hopeful release back to the wild.

Missouri – bat inside retail store

A bat was found inside a retail store in St. Louis, MO. 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.    

Florida – bat on back porch

A bat was found on a homeowner’s back porch in Jacksonville, 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.

New York- bat caught in netting

A worried construction worker in New York, NY called in about a brown bat being stuck in netting material located around their construction site. 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 […]

California- bat trapped inside car

A bat had somehow made its way into the vehicle of a caller in San Francisco, CA. We are unsure how the bat was able to enter the car, but it is presumed he was trying to find a place to hibernate. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]

California – bat found in pool skimmer

A homeowner in Santa Rosa, CA found a little bat on their pool skimmer and was concerned for the bats wellbeing . 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 […]

Florida- bat found on porch

A caller from Homestead, FL was worried about a little evening bat found crawling across the porch with a possible injury. 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 […]

South Carolina – Bat found on porch

A home owner in North Charleston, SC had found a small bat lying on the ground on the front porch. Thankfully, the finder knew exactly what to do and safely contained the bat before giving us a call. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where […]