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 – injured bat found grounded

An injured bat was found grounded in Oklahoma City, 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.

Oklahoma – bat found grounded by office

A bat was found grounded outside an office in Oklahoma City, 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.

Washington DC – bat hanging low on tree

A bat was found hanging low on a tree in DC. 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 sprayed with wasp spray

A concerned caller from Lewisville, TX had rescued a bat who had been sprayed with wasp spray by the apartment manager. We instructed the caller to use gloves and rinse the bat with warm water in attempt to save its life. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to […]

Missouri – bat on bike trail

A biker in Jefferson City, MO noticed a small bundle lying on the trail. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was a little bat and 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 to a rescuer […]

Florida – bat grounded in apartment hallway

A caller from Bradenton, FL discovered a little bat grounded in the hallway of their apartment complex as they were leaving for work. 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 […]

California – bats in business property

A business owner from San Francisco, CA called wanting to know how they could remove a colony of bats from one of their properties. We explained that there is no service that can come remove bats, but they can perform a humane exclusion between late December and early January after all the bats have migrated. […]

Texas – bats roosting in truck stop sign

The manager of a local truck stop in Baird, TX was concerned about a colony of bats roosting behind the sign of the building. We worked with the caller on how to locate any potential cracks or holes on the sign which the bats could be using to enter the living quarters. Then, in late […]

Texas – bat found grounded outside apartment

A small bat was found lying helpless outside of an apartment complex in McKinney, 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 on ground

A little bat was found grounded in Arlington, 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 in high rise parking lot

A bat was discovered grounded in the parking lot of a high rise in Atlanta, GA. The caller was concerned that the bat might have gotten to cold in the chilly winds, and was unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]