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 – grounded bat with torn wing membrane

A bat was found in Ferris., TX with a torn wing membrane. 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 grounded

A red bat mom and pups Denton, 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.  

Washington – bat with injured wing

A bat was stuck on a fly strip and ended up with holes in his wings in Kelso, WA. She used gloves and managed to remove the bat by herself. We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. The […]

Texas – baby bat found in street

A  baby bat was found in the street in San Angelo, 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.

California – bat fell from building

A baby bat fell from a roost in Temecula, CA. 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  – baby bat found at apartment

A baby bat was found at an apartment complex in Stephenville, 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 – bat hanging on trampoline – photo available

A mother red bat with babies was spotted hanging from the netting around a trampoline in Roanoke, 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 […]

Oklahoma – baby bat found in yard

A baby bat was found in a yard in Tulsa, OK. 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.    

South Carolina – grounded baby bat

A bat pup was found grounded in Conway, SC. 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.  

California – bat in restroom

A bat was found in an office bathroom in Forest Park, CA. 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.  

Alabama – bat caught by cat – photo available

A juvenile big brown bat was caught by a cat in Dothan, AL. 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.

Oklahoma – baby bat on sidewalk

A baby bat was found on a sidewalk in McAlester, OK. 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.