After the death of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, health officials conducted a risk assessment of their New Mexico property. Findings showed extensive rodent infestation in several outbuildings, including garages and sheds, which posed serious health risks. Although the initial report stated low risk within the primary residence, this subsequent investigation revealed worrying conditions in the outbuildings, highlighting potential hantavirus exposure for first responders and family members. Hantavirus is rare but has a significant fatality rate, especially concerning given New Mexico's high incidence of reported cases.
The findings revealed extensive rodent infestation at Gene Hackman’s property, raising concerns about hantavirus exposure following the recent deaths of Hackman and Arakawa.
Health officials discovered extensive evidence of rodents on Hackman’s property following his wife’s death from hantavirus, shedding light on sanitation risks on the premises.
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