Wisconsin DNR Investigates 80 Deer Deaths in Washington County
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Updated · discoverhometown.com · Aug 14
Wisconsin DNR Investigates 80 Deer Deaths in Washington County
3 articles · Updated · discoverhometown.com · Aug 14
Summary
Around 80 dead deer have been reported in southern Washington County, prompting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to investigate an ongoing mortality event.
DNR deer herd specialist Eric Larson said reports came from Richfield, Hubertus, Slinger and West Bend, indicating the deaths span multiple communities.
Samples have already been collected for diagnostic testing, and the agency said lab results will be released once received.
The cause remains unknown as DNR continues organizing incoming reports and assessing the scope of the die-off.