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 under pool canopy

A bat was found under a pool canopy in Fallbrook, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

California – bat hit by ceiling fan

A bat became injured after hitting a porch ceiling fan in Vista, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Texas – injured bat in building 

An injured bat was found grounded 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – 5 bats rescued from barber shop

Five juvenile free-tail bats were rescued after being trapped in a barber shop in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who were all in decent shape. After being hydrated they were released into our bat castle where they are free to leave at will.  

Texas – bat found grounded

A bat was found grounded 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

California – bat found in backyard

A bat was found in a homeowner’s backyard in Glendale, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Georgia – bat seen falling from building

A woman saw a bat fall from a building in Powder Springs, GA. She knew it needed help, and carefully scooped it into a box and called us. We provided guidance contact info for a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to the rescuer where she will be assessed for hopeful […]

Washington – juvenile red bat found hanging low on tree trunk

A couple found a juvenile red bat wedged in the bark of a tree about 5’ from the ground. After the bat had not moved in over 24 hours, they became concerned 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 […]

Missouri – bat found on trampoline

An Eastern red bat was found clinging to a trampoline in Springfield, MO after a storm blew through the neighborhood. The finder followed our instructions on our website about how to safely contain the bat and then gave us a call. While further inspecting the bat, who was in much better shape than expected, flew […]

Texas- bat found near front door

A small Mexican free-tail was found grounded outside of a woman's front door in Mineral Wells, Texas. Having been a follower of Bat World for years, she knew exactly what to do and followed our safe containment instructions for the little one, and then gave us a call. The bat was brought to us where […]

Florida – bat at Goodwill

An employee found a bat in a Goodwill store in Perry, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – bat at EMS station

A bat was found inside an EMS station in Erath County, 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 will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.