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Six-Pound Opossum Euthanized in Kona After Discovery

1/9/2025

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An unexpected visitor—a six-pound male opossum—was discovered at a big-box store in Kona on January 4. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture swiftly intervened, retrieving the creature the following morning. Unfortunately, due to its mysterious origins and potential health risks, the opossum was euthanized for rabies testing, highlighting the ongoing challenges of invasive species in Hawaii.

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Story summary

An unexpected visitor—a six-pound male opossum—was discovered at a big-box store in Kona on January 4. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture swiftly intervened, retrieving the creature the following morning. Unfortunately, due to its mysterious origins and potential health risks, the opossum was euthanized for rabies testing, highlighting the ongoing challenges of invasive species in Hawaii.