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 – evening bat found in freezing pool

A bat was found in a freezing pool by a local pool cleaner in Weatherford, 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.

Indiana – bat hanging above fireplace

A bat was located hanging above a fireplace in Warsaw, 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.

Pennsylvania – Bat rescued from cat

A bat was rescued from a cat in south Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 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.

Georgia – bat found on trail

A bat was found in Dunwoody, GA on a hiking trail. 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 at clinic

A bat was found by a nurse grounded in a clinic in Wichita Falls, 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 stuck in grill of car

A bat was found stuck to the grill of a car in Houston, TX. After gently removing the bat using gloves, the finder placed him in a secure box and called us right away. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]

Florida – injured bat found on fence

A local shopkeeper in Orlando, FL noticed a bat hanging from the fence outside the shop. Upon closer inspection it appeared that the little bat was injured. 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 […]

South Carolina – injured bat rescued

A local resident in Charleston, SC called after finding a bat injured in their home. 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 by local rehaber

A free-tailed bat was found in the street by another wildlife rehabber near Santo, TX. We provided guidance on examining the bat as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The bat is not injured but looks thin and dehydrated. He should be able to gain strength with supportive care and then […]