A disease not seen in Utah for seven years is being blamed for the recent deaths of nine beavers in three counties across the state. Between March 23 and April 10, the nine beavers were found in four locations across Summit, Wasatch and Utah counties, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources posted on its website. Tests were performed on three animals by the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and the Utah Public Health Lab. The tests showed the presence of a disease called tularemia, which can also impact people. The state is asking that anyone who sees dead beavers, rabbits or similar animals not …
