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. 

Oklahoma – bat in driveway

A bat was found in a homeowner’s driveway in Edmond, OK. 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 – bats in drive through

Two free-tail bats were found hanging low in a bank drive through in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who were thankfully in good shape. They were released into our bat castle where they are free to leave at will at nightfall.     

California – bats trapped in light fixture

Bats somehow became trapped in a homeowner’s light fixture in Sebastopol, CA. 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 caught by cat

A free-tail bat was caught by a cat in Santo, 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 – small bat found grounded

A Mexican freetail juvenile was found grounded in Tallahassee, FL. The concerned finder was able to safely contain the bat, and then gave us a call. We 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.

Utah – bat on porch

A concerned caller from Bear River, UT had discovered a helpless little bat hiding under some scrap wood on his porch. 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 […]

Arkansas – bat sniffed out by dogs

A bat in Little Rock, AR had quite the fright when a few dogs managed to sniff him out in their yard. Thankfully, the owner was near by and was able to rescue the little bat. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

 Texas – bat grounded in hotel parking lot

A bat was found grounded in The Colony, 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 on ground and possibly injured

A bat was found on the ground in Atlanta, 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.  

Idaho  – bat stuck under deck – photo available

A bat was trapped underneath a board in Sawtooth City, ID. 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.