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. 

Texas – Bat outside of apartment building

A bat was located outside of a residents apartment in Fort Worth, 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.

North Carolina – Bat found in bathroom

A bat was located inside of a bathroom in Durham, North Carolina. 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.

Wisconsin – Bat found hanging low in the cold

A couple noticed a bat hanging low on a wall during the cold light of day in Madison, Wi. 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 […]

NC – Bat found grounded in yard

A couple found a bat grounded in their yard. They used gloves 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.

CA – Bat hanging from low branch

A couple found a bat hanging from a low branch in Escondido, 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.

TX – Bat found grounded in yard

A family found a bat grounded in their yard in Kingwood, 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.

Indiana – bat found at work site

A bat was located at a job site near Indianapolis, 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.

Oklahoma – bat found outside school yard

A bat was found outside of a school yard in Tulsa, 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 – Juvenile Mexican Freetail falls from warehouse ceiling.

A worker at a local warehouse called after a small bat fell from the ceiling while they were doing repairs after a strong storm the night prior.  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 […]

Pennsylvania – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Pittsburg, PA. 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.