Friday, May 1, 2009

Bat Caves Closing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is closing caves on state property to protect bats from contracting a disease that's killed the flying mammals in the eastern United States.
DNR Director Robert Carter Jr. says the disease, called white-nosed syndrome, has not been found in Indiana, but the caves are being closed as a precaution.
Scientists suspect humans may inadvertently carry the fungus from cave to cave where bats hibernate. The disease is not known to be a risk to humans.
All caves, sinkholes, tunnels and abandoned mines on DNR-owned land will be closed through April. The only exception is Twin Caves at Spring Mill State Park, where the only access is by boat.
Commercial cave operations in Indiana remain open.

I guess this means Bruce Wayne is going to have to stay at Wayne Manor for the summer. It seems to be for the best though. We can't have the Batman contracting any disease that would have a negative affect on his face. He is a faceman after all.

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