West Bend couple find 4 dead deer as DNR warns of spread of EHD
WISN • • health
Key Points:
- Dead deer are being found around homes in Washington and Waukesha counties, Wisconsin, with epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) identified as the likely cause by state wildlife officials.
- Michelle Nick of West Bend reported finding four dead deer on her property within 10 days, a significant change from when dozens of deer frequently gathered there.
- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received around 600 reports of dead deer in Washington County and over 100 in Waukesha County.
- The DNR advised residents to move dead deer away from homes to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to other animals and reassured that EHD does not infect humans.
- Residents are encouraged to report any dead deer found on their property to the DNR to assist in monitoring the outbreak.
