# A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 22:12 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
Utah's wild rabbit population is affected by a highly infectious disease

## Intelligence Brief
A highly infectious disease has been confirmed in Utah's wild rabbit population. Coverage from various outlets including ABC4 Utah, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, The Salt Lake Tribune, and KSL News reports on the recent confirmation of the disease in Summit and Tooele counties.


The situation is being monitored, with experts weighing in on what to look out for.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Where was the disease confirmed?
Summit and Tooele counties in Utah

### What type of disease was found?
A highly infectious rabbit disease, specifically rabbit hemorrhagic disease

### What is being done?
Experts are monitoring the situation and advising on what to look out for

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Highly, Rabbit, Utah What, Summit Tooele

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPCW | Summit County hunters warned; deadly disease confirmed in Kamas wild rabbits | 2026-06-23 21:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxOeDBMSDFDR01rcTNFTDZSVy1jbDlKT3FmTW1ZY29CNzFtaUJjR0hNLUR1WlpGVmRZQ1JoTDVoZWtTcVB2QTRVZmtwbmJfR29lR3pISTdxLXgtOUFqUk9IRFZ2Y3hiY1VXVEt0TXFQejAtTUt3VmJrVm9GSmcwMWVfbmIzdDFYakJjNVJQMHhaRkxDZXp2Wnc4dlBNYkE3OUNyMHotN2J6eGlaZGdqbHJWY1FTMlpfeHZiV041U2ln?oc=5) |
| ABC4 Utah | Highly infectious rabbit disease confirmed in Utah: What experts say to look out for | 2026-06-23 21:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFA5UXBORlN6UUxHZXhsS0xaR0tlcURDQ1I1T2Z1WEZjTEVCVThfY3dvd2RweVJ4eWl3U1NUWkI0SE1VYkJPaHhCODUtWmF5QTRzaUtleWd5cVRqdnpMOHlmdUhCMlJKcnFTeV9ueDI3dHc5WV9ST1l3WdIBfkFVX3lxTE0yaHN6RHp1QW5YaFlKWEdJanJ0ODRxZGdkY0VGVkQ1WDh5cHdueW5fNURKUE9sczAzTXZobkZEdGNqOGR3OEZkTW1ESTBqRkxLcVMxVThtX0ExTDg1YU5VanV5Y0VVM3RkVUlUcFd6cFhpbUZLNTlfR19ycjR2Zw?oc=5) |
| Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (.gov) | Rabbit hemorrhagic disease recently confirmed in Summit, Tooele counties | 2026-06-23 21:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPblZhaS0xWkRvaTYyNklEaUFEc01EcGJxQ0hBYzFZdEEtSGZwLXFoOVpRTkNXcDFfNUp2S2hrakloTnNYeHF4cFd1a0ktNjdGTEgyYmFJZTFoX0VyX09IM25SN2tCdV9SSjhRRFZUN3Z0WGp0dDRvajNMVTNZbFpXOXJfNXYwOHpoV3pRX2w4Qm5scGhLTlhpa2RLemt5VHE0b1A0V0tXUFc2RjdBb3p0bWs1ZDNDVjNs?oc=5) |
| The Salt Lake Tribune | A lethal virus has been found among Utah’s wild rabbits. Here’s what to know. | 2026-06-23 21:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOMXdPTWVaS085ZTM1SHpvT2lZS3BPcm1zMHRnTkVqMkNPenR6OFh3bDc3TnZvMzJKa0NKaWtMQUZJeEs5QTNRLWpSZ2ZNZXk3Z0JxV3JscjVucjBqWldOX016UXNJRUJ1WGpteHJPNlhzTUJNN2JhVng1N25YMTczRHM2anR4MlVOMkpFdg?oc=5) |
| KSL News | A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again | 2026-06-23 21:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOdXBvazlnRm9NTHgwc2p3dG5Ybm0xLWVacTdoRXAxQXdmRDFaaFpXYmdCQnNEZXBNOTdPcGRKdHFkYXdjT0NFbzJyQ1ZaMldrQ29pdnhmUUc2cEZhSzJEbDNZM1laSWl1YkhGSXo3cWhPZHpGZU9xY3R5Snh0Q09fbkRiV29yLUVSaGx5RlBucFF5WnFqcy1YcUxwMnQ5bl94RzlHM2ZTZjlJLTdLaUFJMUpmLVNKLWdU?oc=5) |
| TownLift, Park City News | Utah wildlife officials confirm deadly rabbit disease in Summit County | 2026-06-23 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQalE3ZHlhRTBlVms5UjEwZUlPWmhscHh2NXRFNFd0OXNKdnMtXzVTdU5TSDRQREZHWGdhY1pEV2ZPdWJxSTUyUHB0OG90N3MxQ2hjb2QwUkxETW82VDBldUYyRGJ3UnluVFcyc19rajgxeHg5dlRXcVhFY3RqZ3lWSHJFaVdOeGhJTGp3STY5Zk5aUFFIODhVendSamUwWU83NVE?oc=5) |
| KSL NewsRadio | A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah’s wild rabbit population again | 2026-06-23 20:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE5wZVZkbUZyeklWc3dpQUl0QkZjVXVDeHE4NjN2SWtuZXFLdUJjb2wtc1lPaDRzUW5Ld096T0E1ZV9vamdpdlQ4TlRtcVd0ZVVJakp1MmlPLTZaclRCN0d5eW9rOHBsQmt3T2c?oc=5) |

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