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. 

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Virginia – bat found in glue trap

March 15, 2023

A bat was found stuck in a cruel glue trap by a real estate agent in Arlington, VA. The agent 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  bat was transferred to the rescuer where he/she can be assessed and hopefully returned to the wild.  The agent also searched the home for more glue traps and threw away all that she found. 

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March 15, 2023
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