Weird News: Ghosthunters Arrested in New Jersey
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Today's weird news is not so strange, but it is an important warning to those who are drawn to urban exploration or ghost hunting on condemned property. Whether you find spirits or not, you may be liable to fall into the hands of the law for trespassing. The considerable illegality of most urban exploration raises an interesting question: how long until some entrepreneur comes up with the idea of buying an old property or two in an attempt to use them as "safe" hunting grounds?
It is true that the exploratory niche may be too small to generate much of a profit, and a secure place may take away the thrill for many. On the other hand, hiring a couple security guards and ensuring an old building won't crumble down onto someone may provide a happy compromise for individuals or parties willing to pay a nominal fee to spend the night in an old mansion, hospital, etc. Until then, the fascinating world of exploration--natural or supernatural--in old places holds a good deal of risk.
