Recent deaths of whitetail deer in northwest Montana are suspected to be due to hemorrhagic diseases, such as blue tongue disease, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

A Thursday press release from the agency stated the deaths occurred around Plains and Eureka. FWP officials are awaiting test results to confirm the cause of death, which could also include epizootic hemorrhagic disease.

There’s no known threat to human health from either disease, according to the agency, but hunters should avoid killing and consuming animals that appear sick.

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