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 in mail room

A bat was found grounded in a mailroom in San Antonio, 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.  

California – bat grounded by lawn chair

A bat was found in a homeowner’s yard, grounded by a lawn chair in Thousand Oaks, 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. […]

Washington – bat injured after hitting a ceiling fan

A bat hit an outdoor ceiling fan when he flew under a porch in Seattle, WA. 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 – hundreds of bats rescued after being sealed into their roost

A store owner at a mall in Abilene, TX sealed a colony of bats inside their roost over his business in Abilene, TX. We worked with the owner, the local game warden and Orkin pest Control to unseal the roost and perform a humane exclusion. 181 bats were rescued, triaged and released later that night […]

Kentucky – bat found grounded

A bat was found at a dealership in Louisville, KY. 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 grounded

A couple found a bat grounded with cats circling it in San Antonio, 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.    

Maryland – bat INSIDE refrigerator 

A bat was flying around in a house in Laurel, MD. We provided instructions on how to encourage the bat to fly out an open door and the couple thought they saw the bat leave. The following day, however, they called back and said they opened their refrigerator and the bat was sitting inside on […]

Indiana – 2 bats trapped in office

Two bats were trapped inside an office 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.    

Iowa – bat at school campus

A bat was found on school campus grounds in Hubbard, IA. 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 on balcony

A bat was found on an apartment balcony in San Antonio, 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 at laundromat

A bat was found trapped inside a laundromat in Huntwick, 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.  

Texas – injured bat found on ground

A bat was found grounded with an injured wing in Denton, 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.