9 Utah beavers died from tularemia, a disease transmittable to humans via tick or deerfly bites.
9 beavers in Utah have died from tularemia, a disease that can also infect humans. Transmitted through tick or deerfly bites, the bacteria is known to be present in Utah's environment but has not previously caused such mass deaths. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources advises taking precautions such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent and checking for ticks after being in brushy areas.
April 15, 2024
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