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. 

Bat World Midcities – bat stuck in manufacturing facility – post available

Kyle was conducting an unannounced inspection at a manufacturing facility in Godley, TX on Wednesday night when he encountered an unexpected obstacle. Fortunately, bat lover Kelli found him yesterday morning and quickly secured him (never barehanded, of course!) before contacting us for assistance. Transport was arranged, and in short order Kyle was safe and receiving […]

California – bat found grounded on front porch

A man found a bat grounded on his dad’s front porch in Tarzana, 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.

Texas – bat in Walmart

An employee spotted a juvenile freetail on the ceiling in the vision center in the Walmart in Graham, TX. We rescued the bat, who was fine and just lost. The bat was released into our bat castle where he is free to leave at will at nightfall.

Texas – bat on vaulted ceiling

A bat was stuck on a vaulted ceiling at a shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a transport volunteer right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat hanging by doorbell

A little bat was discovered hanging by a doorbell 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.

Texas – bat found in church

A bat was found on a wall inside a church in Keller, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat grounded at office door

A bat was found grounded in front of an office door in Keller, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat. The bat was transferred to Bat World MidCities where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat found on ground

A bat was found grounded outdoors in Converse, 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.

Texas – bat found grounded

A citizen found a bat was grounded in San Antonio, TX. The person called us 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 where she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

North Carolina – bat roosting under porch eve

A homeowner found a healthy big brown bat hanging under the porch eve in Orange County, NC, and called us with concerns. We educated the individual about roosting habits of big browns, and the bat was allowed to stay to move on when ready.

California – bat by lawn chair

An individual found a bat grounded beside 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.