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 found grounded

An evening bat was found grounded in Sugarland, Texas. 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 on side of house

An Eastern red bat was found roosting low on the side of a house outside of Fate, Texas. 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 […]

Texas- bats found roosting in library

Bats were found to be entering a college library in Mingus, Texas. We guided them on how to safely catch the bats and release them outside, and we provided humane exclusion guidelines as well, so the bats can be excluded properly. 

Missouri- bat grounded by business supervisor- pic available

A brown bat was found roosting outside of a business for multiple days in Ballwin, MO. A supervisor of the business knocked him down with a broom, and an employee contained the little bat in order to get him help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

Kentucky- emaciated big brown found

An extremely thin Big Brown bat was found roosting down low on a building in La Grange, Kentucky. Concerned for the bats safety, the finder began calling wildlife centers. After being told to just release the weak and starving bat at nightfall, the finders contacted us for additional help. We provided guidance on how to […]

Minnesota – bat found in fireplace

A bat was found inside a fireplace in Warba, MN. 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.

Maine – bat found grounded 

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Portland, ME. 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 under tire

A bat was discovered hiding under a tire in Friendswood, 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.

Connecticut – bat in kitchen

A bat was found in a kitchen of a home in Oakville, CT. 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.

Bat World MidCities – bat with injured leg – post available

Rupert the evening bat is feeling glum today. Despite being rescued from the extreme heat and drought (and consequent lack of tasty bugs) in Athens TX yesterday by bat lover Amanda, and transported to Bat World MidCities by transport volunteer Kristi, he has just learned that he's going to have to stay here a while […]

California – bat found in driveway

A bat was found in a homeowner’s driveway 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.