https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-lethal-virus-has-been-found-among-utah-s-wild-rabbits-here-s-what-to-knowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-lethal-virus-has-been-found-among-utah-s-wild-rabbits-here-s-what-to-knowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-lethal-virus-has-been-found-among-utah-s-wild-rabbits-here-s-what-to-know#u16943Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:56:15 +0000Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, specifically RHDV-2, has been detected in Summit and Tooele counties. This highly infectious viral disease is often fatal to rabbits and hares. Wildlife officials are warning hunters to handle game with caution.What's confirmed:RHDV-2 is a highly infectious and often fatal viral disease affecting rabbits and hares.The disease has been confirmed in wild rabbit populations in Summit and Tooele counties.The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reported the presence of the disease in two counties.Positive tests included dead cottontail rabbits from the Kamas area and bla