It’s still largely a Lower 48 problem, but being bitten by a tick can have serious health consequences. There’s Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease, both of which can cause long-lasting organ, joint and neurological problems, which in some cases can be fatal.
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Lower 48 wildfires prompts Alaska firefighters to help
More Alaska firefighters have gone to the lower 48, as wildfires in western states there intensify.