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. 

Florida – bat found at conference

An evening bat was found lying in the hallway at a conference 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 bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Kentucky – baby bat found grounded

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard in Jenkins, Kentucky. 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 and baby bats found under rock

A mother and baby bats were found under some rocks being moved in Fort Worth, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to […]

Texas – baby bat found in driveway – photo available

A baby bat was found in a driveway in Greenville, Texas. 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 – bat found at worksite

A bat was found at a worksite in Groves, 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.  

Arkansas – baby bat found after a storm

A baby bat was found in a homeowner’s yard after a storm in Berryville, AR. 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 – Pregnant free-tail found at grocery store

A pregnant free-tailed bat was found trapped inside a grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was dehydrated and hungry but otherwise uninjured. She is very close to having her pup so she will remain in care until her pup is old enough to fly and they can be released together. […]

Texas – bat hiding in baseboard crack in garage

A bat was seen hiding under a loose section of baseboard in a homeowner’s garage in The Woodlands, 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 […]

New Jersey – bat flying through house

A bat was seen flying through a house in Brooklawn, NJ. 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.

Maryland – mother and baby bats found in yard

A red bat mother and baby bats were found in a yard in Ballenger Creek, MD.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bats and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where they will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.  

Texas – bat found in grocery store parking lot 

A pregnant free-tail bat was found grounded on a grocery store parking lot in Mineral Wells, TX. A pregnant free-tailed bat was found trapped inside a grocery store in Mineral Wells, TX. We rescued the bat, who was dehydrated and hungry but otherwise uninjured. She is very close to having her pup so she will […]

North Carolina – baby bat found at apartments

A baby bat had been found in an apartment complex in Greenboro, NC. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat 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.