# ‘Zombie’ squirrels with oozing warts are found in several states in peoples’ backyards

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-27 03:34 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 5.66

## Executive Summary
Reports emerge of 'zombie' squirrels with oozing warts in US backyards

## Intelligence Brief
Multiple US states have reported sightings of squirrels with oozing warts or tumors in people's backyards. Coverage emphasizes the unusual and disturbing appearance of these squirrels, with various outlets using terms like 'zombie squirrels' and 'horrifying plague'.


The New York Post, AOL.com, the-sun.com, WYRK, and The Independent are among those reporting on the phenomenon, with wildlife experts weighing in. What to watch next: further details on the cause of the condition affecting these squirrels.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What are 'zombie squirrels'?
Squirrels with oozing warts or tumors

### Where have 'zombie squirrels' been spotted?
Several US states, in people's backyards

### What is causing the condition?
Coverage does not yet specify

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Horrifying, Grotesque, Wildlife Experts Warn About The Zombie Squirrel Phenomenon

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | ‘Zombie’ squirrels with oozing warts are found in several states in peoples’ backyards | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNZEJsZV9WS1ljeVR0YVhmUXd4c18zdFNPRVF2Z1BEZjZELTNYSE1sUm5OWGZqZEJsblU3eHVyTnhDVm1LQWUzcUc0a2xUaDVQd0x6UlktdFJlem80MVdxV0VSdWpsTzhrSEhpTURUcVo4Qks0MVRaSUcwcUdPU2hwdHlWS2dJb1FuajZmNjNDMEpKeGlTYWJieE13?oc=5) |
| Yahoo News Canada | ‘Zombie’ squirrels with oozing warts are found in several states in peoples’ backyards | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPU2tLbGZvM1VtY2FUTFlhbEllMWpjY0VHRUJYLTFOQV9WNHhER2N2a2c1QlNaRFRFYm9wclNiOU9NcHhXY1MwVW90NENPSUk3ajhjeHhCTllBZDJFLXNHMDRfVzZydTFkUHlQVjJsTVpMZUZMV0VfVVRMX21WaW1JSG9B?oc=5) |
| Wide Open Country | Zombie Squirrels Spotted in People’s Backyards Across United States | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPS1l4MDJlNFVYSlY1dzRzVFA0Vl8yWEdKZTVfdDNEeTNvLXNtUGJGYkQ0MTdSQVg2OWNJc0dGX1V4bi04TGQ5NHcwU1Jva05RUlJCdGg2b2tvWVhQWE1Ua3hkbnU5NGtOMTdvZHEwSmxZc2gzSHpUcl9TeVNyanlBRURfcVJDQVUyV0hOelE2MDNzdFFUSGIxSFNqV0d1eVls?oc=5) |
| AOL.com | Horrifying plague of 'zombie squirrels' with oozing tumors invade US gardens | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNb0xJaTBzU1psa3ZhZ0p6YnJ3U0lnamJBeVdsSUNZblZhNEV5U1RlNTRvdzJJVHJuU0lVX2hQNlBXaWE2a2ZCR3daOV8xTTBjRFEtMFJ3VGtyQXRrejF0OEhRcnduQXdqSVZHMXBCdHR0eFYweFowVFE1TzRkeGNJVDJETHZYUGMtWGVDTjlR?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Grotesque ‘zombie squirrels’ with oozing warts spotted roaming through US backyards | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPbTRremxNSmd5MUtoY1pQV3ExYmJZdnhrQzFCM2FQT0xOMnc4SjNZOWVsRVItSU90YmVCRUxBYjN4aXY1aFF6bVFLMW12WlpPeGxjQUt2bnQ4bF90RWprejV0MGJQcDBtZWNOQWRqbmNzcTlNNjZsMl9GTklqWFg1MjYxR0pwY2ZmYVRTcHl1bk1RT1RVdnJHMVVGbmtuY2MwbXpqbXlXQmVGNU5LXzNxOS1FazRPZ1AzX29JaA?oc=5) |
| the-sun.com | Horrifying plague of 'zombie squirrels' with oozing tumours invade US gardens | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOOS1XZnZXaUFqbXB2WnpQS1NvdTlTZURjLUpaMFlkLXRpaElmTjZSMXhqdzRzZXMyZ3YyTGFLRG84U3AzYVF5bTg1ZUhoRm5hR2xfSzlwZmdwLVh4bzF2MEdqTEVaTi03SWpnUG5nZUlPNU9vSFliQ3BsdTNOemMtX2l5ZzNJY2dwamQtWEdR?oc=5) |
| WYRK | Wildlife Experts Warn About The Zombie Squirrel Phenomenon | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE84X2w4SHRBN3lyX082NGxyU0M1cTFYaEtnN3liUFhYSUwzREFSbDU3anBtd0VXdDBsdnV3dFEwa2IzZFU3YW55OWY4Yl9JeHJvQkdtZmdWQjdTdU0?oc=5) |
| The Independent | ‘Zombie’ squirrels with oozing warts are found in several states in peoples’ backyards | 2026-06-26 19:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPQ09pcGw2c3lCMEs1Q0doeVRXa2V1Q0h4czcyUzRoajVfdnF0QTg5WXlDZE5sYXE3aDZtbUVDQXV6ZldsaWVFNFd5SlpUbDVoLW1NdE1hM1VNcmVVNTZSNXBaTUpBNW9qamo3QnI1Uy1pZVhzMjlfS0x3LURoaE56UjF4VHJucjNzcXZsdVJOZnhwZjdTWDhFazYxODlsdkpieDktSlNIbzBqT2VCLTBWczdIR0k?oc=5) |

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