Health warning across south-east as starving bats fall to ground

Updated October 31 2019 - 3:37pm, first published September 23 2019 - 10:30am
FALLING: Distressed bats affected by the hot, dry weather around the south-east are coming into contact with humans more often than usual. Photo: AAP
FALLING: Distressed bats affected by the hot, dry weather around the south-east are coming into contact with humans more often than usual. Photo: AAP

DRY weather across the south-east is causing bats to fall from the sky, prompting warnings from health authorities that residents should steer clear of the creatures.