Rehabilitated & Released
Texas – four juvenile bats trapped in vacant apartments
A Bat World employee located and rescued 4 juvenile bats trapped in vacant apartments in downtown Mineral Wells, TX. She brought the bats to us where they will be cared for and assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Colorado – bat found at university
A bat was found by a student grounded at a university in Breckenridge, CO. The student, concerned for the bats safety, gave us a call seeking local 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 […]
Washington – injured bat found grounded
An injured bat was found on the ground in Newport, WA. The finder placed a box over top of the bat, and then gave us a call for more instruction. 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 […]
Colorado – bat found at workplace
An injured evening bat was found grounded at an individual's workplace in Westminster, CO. The finder, having been a follower of ours for many years, knew exactly what to do and 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 […]
Georgia – injured bat in backyard
An injured Eastern red bat was found in a homeowner's backyard in Rome, GA. The homeowner reached out to us, as she was unable to find anyone local to 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 […]
Texas – three bats found in barber shop
Three Mexican free-tail bats were found trapped inside of a barbed shop in downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. We sent a transport volunteer out right away to collect them. The bats were brought to us where they will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – bat found in dress shop
A thin and dehydrated Mexican free-tail was found trapped inside of a dress shop in downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. 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 found grounded
An Eastern red bat was found grounded outside of Dallas, Texas. The finder placed an overturned bucket over the bat to keep him safe, and then gave us a call. 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 […]
Texas- bat found inside of abandoned apartments
A dehydrated Mexican free-tail was found grounded inside of some abandoned apartments in Mineral Wells, Texas. These apartments are being checked by Bat World staff daily in order to ensure all bats living within are healthy. This bat will stay with us for a few days while regaining strength, and then will get to return […]
Georgia- Bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded near Atlanta, 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 she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Idaho – bat roosting on gym door
A local in Ketchum, ID was on their way to the gym and noticed a little bat roosting on the door as they were entering the facility. They quickly gave us a call, but while instructing the finder how to safely contain the bat, it flew away. We provided the finder with the information for […]
Florida – bat found grounded
A bat was found grounded in Odessa, 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.