A neighbor has asked me a question regarding dead squirrels that I can't answer.
Over the last several weeks, she or a family member have found 3 dead squirrels near her home. The City of Elgin was called and the squirrels were removed. The City does no testing to determine the cause of death. She is concerned that they may be rabid, or died of the West Nile Virus, indicating there are infected mosquitoes in the area. It's also possible that someone has poisoned them.
The question is, should the squirrels be tested since this seems to be an unusually large number of deaths in one area? It could indicate there is a serious problem and neighbors should be alerted.
Thanks. Carl