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. 

Indiana – bat hanging on business by busy sidewalk

A bat was hanging on an office building by a busy sidewalk in Anderson, IN. 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 in parking garage

A bat was spotted hanging low in a parking garage in Dallas, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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.

Ohio – bat found on walking trail

A bat was found on a walking trail in Westlake, OH. 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 in apartment hallway

A bat was found in an apartment hallway in Garland, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary 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 flying through house

A bat was spotted flying through a home in Athens, NY. 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 found at motel

A bat was found outside a motel in Cleburne, 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.

Texas – bat found at storage center

A small bat was found on the ground outside a storage center in Garden Ridge, TX. The property manager was concerned for the little bats wellbeing, so they 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 […]

Texas – bat trapped in parking garage

A medical student in Dallas, Texas came across a bat that had found his way into the parking garage of the campus and could not find his way out. 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 […]

Minnesota – Bat found on hiking trail

While walking along a trail in St Cloud, MN a hiker noticed a bat lying on the ground near a tree. Not knowing what to do, the finder moved the bat closer to the tree and covered it with leaves. While walking the same trail the following day, the hiker noticed the bat was now […]

Texas – bat lost in local hotel – photo available

A vacationer who was staying at a local hotel in Mineral Wells, TX noticed a bat hanging low on the wall of the 6th floor hallway. They immediately alerted staff, who thankfully knew to give us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. […]

Texas – bat at local car wash – photo availanble

A bat was found trapped in a bin inside the office of a car wash in Mineral Wells, TX. 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 wild.

Florida – injured bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded and injured in Orlando, 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.