Illness that killed rabbit, squirrels in central Illinois could spread to pets, humans

Illness that killed rabbit, squirrels in central Illinois could spread to pets, humans

Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days. According to the Douglas County Health Department, the rabbit was tested for the illness after being found in Tuscola, a community located approximately 25 miles south of Champaign. In addition, a squirrel die-off was reported in the Urbana area in recent weeks, with one of the animals testing positive for the ba…