I know this is slightly off-topic but probably of interest to many on the list. Those interested can pursue it at the website:

> Wildlife officials have confirmed the first case of WNS in bats hibernating in an abandoned mine on the Wayne National Forest in Lawrence County (OH).

http://www.fws.gov/WhiteNoseSyndrome/pdf/WNSinOhioPressRelease.pdf

Bob Beason
Huron, OH
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