'Zombie' Deer Disease Spreads to Yellowstone National Park, Officials Issue Warning

Officials at Yellowstone National Park are urging visitors to avoid contact with wildlife after a "zombie" deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) was found dead near Yellowstone Lake. CWD is a contagious and fatal sickness that affects deer, reindeer, elk, and moose, causing zombie-like symptoms. The disease has been detected in multiple US states, Canadian provinces, South Korea, and Europe. While there is currently no evidence that CWD can infect humans or domestic animals, experts advise against consuming infected meat. Officials plan to increase testing and monitoring efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.