Dead Beavers In Utah Test Positive For Disease That Can Also Affect Humans, Authorities Say

USA Today (4/16, Hauari) reports, “Nine beavers have been found dead over the last few weeks across multiple counties in Utah, and three have tested positive for” tularemia, “a disease that state wildlife officials say can also affect humans.” USA Today adds, “The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is asking the public to take caution by not touching the animals and to report any dead beavers to DWR officials.”