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. 

Nevada – bat found at construction site – photo available

A bat was found inside an office at a construction site in Las Vegas, NV. Fortunately the bat was in good shape so she could be released. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and as well as instructions on how to release the bat at nightfall after the sun has gone […]

New York – bat on college campus

A bat was found on a college campus in Yonkers, 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.    

North Carolina – bat found in parking lot

A bat was found in a business parking lot in Durham, NC. 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.    

Illinois – bat found on balcony

A red bat was found clinging to a homeowners upper balcony in Chicago, IL. The bat was healthy and uninjured so was likely trying to escape a bird attack. We advised leaving the bat alone to see if she would fly away at nightfall, which she did.    

Texas – bat at emergency room

A bat was found clinging beside an emergency room door at a hospital in Bedford, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful release back […]

Kansas – bat found by dog walker

A little evening bat was found grounded at the base of a tree in Topeka, Kansas. 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.

Arkansas – bat found grounded

An Eastern red bat was found grounded in a homeowners front yard in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas. The bat had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay, but was found to be healthy. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the little one back into a tree. We […]

Virginia – bat fell from shutters

A bat roosting behind some shutters fell while resting one day in Charlottesville, VA. The owner of the home stumbled across the bat, and gave us a call for instructions. 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 […]

Indiana – bat fallen from behind gutter

A bat roosting behind a homes gutter fell to the yard below outside of Bloomington, Indiana. 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.

Arizion – bat flew into ceiling fan

A caller found a bat grounded on their porch in Phoenix AZ,  and was concerned it had flown into the ceiling fan. He could not see any visible injuries but the bat was obviously unable to fly. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s […]

Texas – Eastern red grounded

A little eastern red bat was found grounded in McKinney, TX. He was cold and shivering, so the finder quickly took action and gave us a call for help. 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 […]

California – bat fell from side of house

A bat fell from the side of a homeowners house in San Diego, 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.