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 grounded

A bat was found grounded by a homeowner near Reno, NV. Thankfully the bat was uninjured and likely just chased from a tree by a blue jay or crow. 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 […]

Texas – Cat caught bat

A woman’s cat caught a bat and brought it to her house. She safely contained the bat and called us for help. We 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.

GA – Bat found grounded near lake

A woman found a bat grounded near a lake in Elberton, GA. 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.

GA – Bat found grounded near dogs

A woman saw her dogs looking at a little bat on the ground in Acworth, GA. She got the dogs contained and then got a towel and box to safely contain the bat. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for […]

Indiana – Bat found hanging on outside wall of Subway

A bat was found hanging in the sun on an exterior wall of a Subway in Richmond, IN. The kind woman that found him and called us. 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 […]

North Dakota – Bat flew into home

A bat flew into a woman’s home in Minot, North Dakota. 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 found grounded

A bat was found grounded in Boynton Beach, FL. 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 grounded

A bat was found grounded in Hertford, 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.

Virginia – bat found grounded

A bat was located on the ground in rural Virginia. 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 located during roof construction

A bat was found in Houston, Tx during construction 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 hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – Bat relaxing in a nice bubble bath

A bat was located in an office bath near Austin, 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.

Florida – bat found grounded

A bat was found on the ground in Kissimmee, FL. 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.