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flag Over 80 mule deer died after entering a fenced elk ranch in Idaho, sparking calls for stronger biosecurity rules.

flag Over 80 wild mule deer were killed after entering a high-fenced elk ranch in southeastern Idaho through fence gaps, according to Idaho Fish and Game. flag Concerns about chronic wasting disease (CWD), especially due to elk originating from Alberta, Canada—where CWD is present—led officials to avoid attempting to safely remove the deer. flag Some were taken by hunters with depredation tags, others euthanized by agency staff; all tested negative for CWD so far, and meat was donated to food banks. flag The incident has intensified calls for stronger biosecurity regulations at domestic elk facilities, with conservationists criticizing weakened state laws and highlighting previous escapes and euthanasias at the same ranch.

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