Grotesque ‘zombie squirrels’ with oozing warts spotted roaming through US backyards
“What is going on with the squirrels lately?! This is the third one I’ve seen looking like this, and it’s honestly freaking me out,” one user posted on Facebook.
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US News Grotesque ‘zombie squirrels’ with oozing warts spotted roaming through US backyards By Zoe Hussain Published June 25, 2026, 9:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Zombie-esque squirrels covered in oozing, wart-like tumors have been invading backyards across the United States and the reason behind the deformities is likely caused by the species’ version of herpes, according to experts. The grotesque-looking gray squirrels have been increasingly photographed this summer in US states, including Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, the Daily Mail reported, citing a flurry of social media posts reporting the bizarre sightings.
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