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Second Skunk Captured in Hawaii Amid Invasive Threat

11/30/2025

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Hawaii Agriculture inspectors captured a skunk in Hilo on November 27, the month’s second capture.
A stevedore's relative on Kanoelehua Avenue spotted the skunk and attempted to run it over.
Inspectors netted the animal.
The first skunk captured on November 7 tested negative for rabies.
Skunks are invasive in Hawaii and prohibited due to their potential rabies risk, and residents are urged to report sightings to the state’s Pest Hotline.

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Hawaii Agriculture inspectors captured a skunk in Hilo on November 27, the month’s second capture.
A stevedore's relative on Kanoelehua Avenue spotted the skunk and attempted to run it over.
Inspectors netted the animal.
The first skunk captured on November 7 tested negative for rabies.
Skunks are invasive in Hawaii and prohibited due to their potential rabies risk, and residents are urged to report sightings to the state’s Pest Hotline.