A deadly neurologic disease has been confirmed in California’s deer and elk population for the first time. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that they’ve detected two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in dead deer found around the Sierra National Forest. LAist reporter Makenna Sievertson has more. 

<p>A deadly neurologic disease has been confirmed in California’s deer and elk population for the first time. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that they’ve detected two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in dead deer found around the Sierra National Forest. LAist reporter Makenna Sievertson has more. </p>

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