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Texas – bat found in hotel
A Mexican freetail bat was found in a local hotel in Mineral Wells, 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.
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Florida- bat found in empty firepit
A little bat in Castleberry, Florida found itself in a desperate situation when he ended up in an empty firepit, unable to fly out. Thankfully, the home owners discovered the bat in the pit, and quickly got him out using gloves. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained […]
Virginia – bat found in wall paneling
A worried individual called Bat World Sanctuary when they found out about a bat inside their wall panel in Midlothian, VA. 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 […]
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Texas – bat found on side of house – photo available
A home owner in Montgomery, TX came home to find a bat hanging low on the side of his house. When the frightened little bat saw the finder, it attempted to fly away but fell onto the ground. Realizing the bat had a possible injured wing, the home owner quickly used a towel to contain […]
1 event,
Thailand – fruit bat hit by motorbike – photo available
A fruit bat was struck by a motorist in Koh Phangan, Thailand, but thankfully a tourist witnessed the accident and quickly took action. The tourist gave us a call all the way from Thailand. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
3 events,
Wisconsin – bat found in bushes
A concerned lady in Green bay, WI found at bat stuck in a bush. When she discovered that it was stuck she rushed to call us for help. 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 […]
New York- bat found in recycle bin
A worried individual in Watertown, NY was taking our their trash, when he/she noticed a bat was grounded in their recycle bin. 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 […]
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1 event,
California- bat found in apartment
A worried individual in Grass Valley, CA was concerned when she found a dehydrated, lethargic bat in an extra apartment. She called Bat World for help and 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 […]
2 events,
Washington- bat found in garage
A concerned couple in Arlington, WA were worried about a bat they had found on their garage floor. The bat was found cold and dehydrated but uninjured. Without hesitation they called us to help out. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
Florida- bat hanging low on screen door
A bat was found by a couple in Boynton beach, FL. The bat was hanging low on the screen door and looked very emaciated. 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 […]
3 events,
Wisconsin – bat found at gas station
A bat was found grounded at a gas station in Conover, WI while the finder was pumping gas. 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 roosting behind vent in church
A person in Needville, TX found a bat found roosting behind a vent in a church. 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.
2 events,
Texas – bat found hanging on an RV
A RV traveling through Junction, TX had an unexpected guest when the owners discovered a bat hanging on the side. 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 […]
Texas – evening bat found inside factory
A little evening bat was found by a factory worker in Orange, TX. The bat had made its way inside the factory and was lost, but thankfully the kind finder gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was […]
3 events,
3 events,
Washington- bat found on porch
A small bat was found grounded on a homeowners front porch in Lacey, Washington. Seeking help, the homeowner called a few rescuers, but was unable to make the 2 hour trip themselves to surrender the animal. After a week of keeping the bat in a box, they called us. We worked to arrange a transport […]
Texas- bat found trapped in closet
A malnourished evening bat was found grounded inside of a closet outside of Lake Jackson, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. A transporter was in motion and on their way to pick the bat up, but the bat passed before they arrived.
Texas- bat caught by cat
A bat was found in a garage in Weatherford, TX. The bat seemed to be brought in by a cat. 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 […]
2 events,
Texas- bat grounded in parking lot
A Mexican free-tail was found grounded in a parking lot outside of Teague, Texas. 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.
2 events,
Georgia- bat found on ground
A bat was found on his back on the ground by a caring and worried lady in Douglas, GA. The bat appeared to have a tiny wing fracture taking immediate action, 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 […]
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Indiana- bat in house
A bat was found flying around in a concerned homeowners house in Aberdeen, IN. They wanted to help the bat and safely get it to a rescuer so they called our sanctuary and 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 […]
2 events,
Texas – bat found in motel 6 in window sill
A motel manager found a bat inside of a motel 6 on a window sill in Mineral well, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and sent a staff member right away. The bat was brought to us where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
4 events,
Texas- bat found in McDonald’s fry box
A woman in Dallas, Tx was shocked to find a bat in a McDonalds fry box. She was worried about the bat's wellbeing and safety so she called us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuers in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred […]
5 events,
Arkansas- bat in pool
An evening bat accidentally fell into a pool, likely while trying to snag a drink, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat as well as contact information for a Bat World Sanctuary trained rescuer in her area. We also gave information on Frog Logs, which can prevent small […]
Indiana – bat stuck inside house
A small brown bat was found trapped inside of a rental home outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Wanting to ensure the little one was okay, the finder gave us a call. 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 […]
Georgia- Eastern red bat found grounded
A beautiful Eastern red bat was found after being knocked from a tree by a bird in Gainesville, GA. 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 […]
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Texas – bat flying in local school
We received a call from a teacher at a local school in Mineral Wells, TX who explained that a bat was flying around in the common area of the school. The teacher was quick to action and had safely contained the bat before giving us a call. We sent a transport volunteer right away. The […]
2 events,
Iowa- bat found in street
A little evening bat was found after a sudden cold snap in Boone, IA. The finder, concerned that the bat wouldn't survive the cold, gave us a call for more guidance. 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 […]
Texas- bat hit by broom
A Mexican free-tail bat wound up in a homeowners garage in Dickinson, Texas. Hoping to get the bat to fly out, the homeowner knocked the bat from the wall with a broom, breaking its wing in the process. Thankfully, they decided to call us. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and […]
2 events,
Iowa- bat found on back porch
A concerned lady called about a bat found on her back porch in Clive, IA. She was worried that the bat would not make it through the cold spell Iowa was having, so she frantically called us to help her. When we received the call we provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat […]
Missouri – bat found on front porch grounded
A worried individual called about a bat they had found that was grounded on their front porch in Kansas City, 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/she will be assessed for hopeful release […]
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3 events,
South Carolina- bat found in washer
A concerned woman in Beech Island, SC was shocked when she found a bat that had been mistakenly ran through a washer cycle. With urgency, she called to get some help with the predicament. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat […]
Texas- bat found on sidewalk
A women was walking along the sidewalk in San Antonio, TX when she discovered a bat grounded on the sidewalk. 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 […]