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. 

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

4 events,

Texas – bat found in hotel

4 events,

Florida- bat found in empty firepit

Virginia – bat found in wall paneling

0 events,

1 event,

1 event,

Thailand – fruit bat hit by motorbike – photo available

3 events,

Wisconsin – bat found in bushes

New York- bat found in recycle bin

0 events,

1 event,

California- bat found in apartment

2 events,

Washington- bat found in garage

Florida- bat hanging low on screen door

1 event,

3 events,

Wisconsin – bat found at gas station

2 events,

2 events,

Texas – bat found hanging on an RV

Texas – evening bat found inside factory

3 events,

1 event,

3 events,

Washington- bat found on porch

Texas- bat found trapped in closet

Texas- bat caught by cat

2 events,

Texas- bat grounded in parking lot

2 events,

Georgia- bat found on ground

0 events,

2 events,

0 events,

1 event,

2 events,

Indiana- bat in house

2 events,

4 events,

Texas- bat found in McDonald’s fry box

5 events,

Arkansas- bat in pool

Indiana – bat stuck inside house

Georgia- Eastern red bat found grounded

0 events,

0 events,

2 events,

2 events,

Texas – bat flying in local school

2 events,

Iowa- bat found in street

Texas- bat hit by broom

2 events,

Iowa- bat found on back porch

Missouri – bat found on front porch grounded

0 events,

1 event,

3 events,

South Carolina- bat found in washer

Texas- bat found on sidewalk