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. 

Minnesota – bat caught in bay door

A  bat was caught in a bay door as it was being opened in Collegeville, MN. 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 – mom and baby bats grounded

A mother red bat with two pups on her was found in a yard in Wichita Falls, TX. 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 […]

Maine – baby bat found in basement

A baby bat was found along with two deceased pups in a basement in Waterville, ME. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the pup 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 – bat found in driveway

A baby bat was found in a driveway 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 baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.  

Ohio – red bat mom and pups found grounded

A red bat mom and her pups were found on the ground in Orient, OH. 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 us know […]

Texas – red bat mom and pups attacked by birds

A homeowner saw a blue jay attacking a red bat mom and her pups and driving them to the ground in Austin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will […]

Texas – baby free-tails found grounded

Baby bats were falling from roots in three different locations in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the pups and also attached a pup catcher to prevent more babies from falling. The babies we rescued were thin, meaning they were likely orphaned, so they will be hand raised until they are old enough to survive on […]

Texas – 14 mother and baby bats in carwash office

Twelve other and baby bats were found in the office of a carwash in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bats, who apparently picked a bat place to form a nursery colony. The mother bats who were lactating were stabilized and will be released tonight in order to get back to their pups. One mother […]

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.

Arlington, TX – grounded mom with 2 pups

A red bat mom with pups was found grounded in the yard. Finder used gloves and placed her in a box and called for help.  We provided guidance on how to keep the bat safely and comfortably contained and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area.