Lately, people all over the United States, from Florida to Michigan and North Carolina, have been sharing photos of their local squirrels covered in what looks like oozing, wart-like growths on social media. Some have looked so disfigured that folks have been referring to them as zombie squirrels, and according to the Daily Mail, these sightings have become more frequent throughout this month.
According to the outlet, a North Carolina resident took to Facebook on June 9 to express their concern, writing, “What is going on with the squirrels lately?! This is the third one I’ve seen looking like this, and it’s honestly freaking me out.” A report by the NY Post also confirms that these sightings are indeed occurring across several states, with residents capturing images of squirrels sporting patchy fur and reddish bumps.
