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City urges residents to report deer deaths as EHD affects local deer
Summary
City announcer urged residents to report deer that die suddenly to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, said the city will remove carcasses only from rights of way, and offered temporary private disposal options and odor-reduction tips.
The mayor said residents who find deer that have died suddenly should report the animals to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources so officials can track suspected cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). "Report them," the mayor said, noting ODNR has a reporting system for the outbreak in Southeast Ohio.
Why it matters: local officials said EHD is being seen across Athens County and nearby counties and…
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