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. 

California  – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded and unable to fly in Joshua Tree, 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.    

Florida – bat house fell due to hurricane

A bat house fell during Hurricane Milton in Sarasota, FL and the homeowner contacted us for help.  Thankfully, it did not appear the bats were seriously injured. After the bats were safely gathered up and allowed to rest for the day they were able to fly away at nightfall. The homeowner erected a new bat […]

Georgia – bat on front porch

A caller from Riverdale GA, was concerned when a bat that had been roosting on their porch had not moved in a few days. After seeing a photo of the little bat it was apparent he was thin and dehydrated. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer […]

California – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded by a local in Twin  Peaks, 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.

Cross Timbers – bat rescued from workplace

A warehouse employee found a bat that had seemingly been trapped inside the warehouse for several days. 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 Cross Timbers where he will be assessed for hopeful […]

Florida – bat on doorstep

A resident in Orlando, FL found a bat lying on the front doorstep of their home. 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.

New Jersey – bat with injured wing on lawn

A homeowner in Waretown, NJ discovered a small bat on their lawn while gardening. The bat tried to fly away but fell back to the ground, and upon further inspection appeared to have an injured wing. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. […]

Texas – bat found in office

An office worker in Orange, TX found a bat in their workplace that seemed exhausted and dehydrated. The poor bat had likely gotten lost inside and had been trapped for a few days. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]

Florida – bat attacked by cat

A caller from Fitzgerald, FL rescued a tiny bat from a terrible fate when she saw her cat trying to attack him .We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. He will receive supportive care until her injuries heal and she can be released back […]

Utah – bat on sidewalk

A caller in Knab, UT found a bat grounded on the sidewalk near their office early in the morning. 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 […]

Cross Timbers – bat found at park

A bat was found grounded at a park in Sanctuary, 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 Cross Timbers where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.