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 – baby bats found grounded – photo available

Two baby bats were found grounded in Tomball, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pups and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The babies were transferred to a rescuer where they will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Oklahoma – red bat downed after storm – photo available

A distressed red bat was found grounded after a storm in Muskogee, OK. 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.  

Oklahoma – big brown bat on window screen

A big brown bat was found clinging to a window screen in Broken Arrow, OK. 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.  

Texas – bat on pool railing

An evening bat pup was found on the railing of a pool in Farmers Branch, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Texas – Mother red with pups found in garden

A mother Eastern red bat and her pups were found grounded in a garden in Prosper, Texas. The bats had likely been chased from a tree by a blue jay. We provided guidance as seen on this link on how to get the small family back into a tree. We also asked the caller to please let […]

Texas – bat found grounded

An injured Eastern red bat was found grounded in Enchanted Oaks, Texas after a storm. 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.

Florida – bat kicked on sidewalk

A bat pup somehow wound up grounded on a sidewalk and subsequently kicked by a passerby in Orlando, Florida. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough […]

Texas – bat grounded at restaurant

A female Mexican free-tail bat was found after having crash landed on a restaurant patio in 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 she was given fluids, a good meal, and a quick check up. […]

Texas – red bat mom and pups grounded

Kaufman, TX - A  red bat mom and pups were found grounded. The finder wore gloves and carefully scooped the little family into a cardboard box. We provided her with the Bat World MidCities phone number so the family can be cared for and hopefully released back to the wild.    

Missouri – juvenile red bat found grounded

A juvenile red bat was found on the ground in Seymour, MO. 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.    

Texas – bat on ground laying on her back

A bat was found laying on her back in Dallas, 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.  

Texas – red bat mom and pups found in barn

A red bat mom and two pups were found in a barn in Red Oak, 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.