2nd Yosemite camper dies from hantavirus

2nd Yosemite camper dies from hantavirus

2nd Yosemite camper dies from hantavirus

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by Frank Mungeam

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Posted on August 28, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Updated Tuesday, Aug 28 at 12:20 PM

A second park visitor has died from hantavirus at Yosemite National Park.

Nearly 2,000 past visitors are getting warned they may have been exposed to the rare, rodent-borne disease.

There's at least one other confirmed case of the illness and other possible cases are being investigated.

The symptoms are flu-like aches and pains. Officials are urging anyone who’s visited the park who is experiencing those symptoms to see a doctor immediately.

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