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20 Deer Euthanized Amid CWD Violations at Sanctuary

8/28/2025

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On August 26, 2025, over 20 deer were euthanized at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife due to regulatory violations related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
The sanctuary's operator illegally accepted the deer after the area was designated a CWD surveillance zone.
Wildlife rehabilitators raised concerns about the decision's necessity and communication.
CWD is a fatal disease in deer, with no known cure or vaccine.

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Story summary

On August 26, 2025, over 20 deer were euthanized at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife due to regulatory violations related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
The sanctuary's operator illegally accepted the deer after the area was designated a CWD surveillance zone.
Wildlife rehabilitators raised concerns about the decision's necessity and communication.
CWD is a fatal disease in deer, with no known cure or vaccine.