BSK
Well-Known Member
EHD outbreaks occur in hot dry summers. So those in West and Middle TN keep an eye (and a nose) out for dead deer near water. EHD produces a high fever and sick deer seek out water to cool themselves. During big outbreaks deer are often found dead in ponds or along creeks.
Yesterday I smelled what I believe to be the first EHD victim I've encountered this year. I was running a Greenway along the Harpeth River early in the morning and as I passed a particular spot coming and going the smell of death was gagging. Whatever was dead, it was big, so I'm assuming a dead deer along the creek bank.
Yesterday I smelled what I believe to be the first EHD victim I've encountered this year. I was running a Greenway along the Harpeth River early in the morning and as I passed a particular spot coming and going the smell of death was gagging. Whatever was dead, it was big, so I'm assuming a dead deer along the creek bank.