15 June 12:25
In the last seven days alone, 12 people They sought medical help after being bitten by gophers on Tatyshev Island in Krasnoyarsk.
According to Rospotrebnadzor, among the officially registered victims 5 children aged 9-15 years. Fortunately, in all cases there were no serious health consequences.
The department recalled that gophers can be carriers of various diseases, including rabies.
“We know, we know, they’re funny. I want to pet them, treat them, or film them point-blank. But there is one rule: no hand feeding, even if this “innocent” creature looks you in the eye and asks for a cookie,” epidemiologists urged.
Let us remind you that in 2024 Rospotrebnadzor sent to the Tatyshev Park directorate proposals for taking additional measures to prevent gophers from biting people.
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