In October 2024, a man in Idaho saw a skunk and his kitten about to rumble. He did what most of us would do- he stepped in and grabbed his cat. In the process, the skunk scratched him.

He didn't think much of it. It was just a scratch, so he didn't seek medical treatment. Weeks later, he collapsed and died from what initially appeared to be cardiac arrest. However, his cause of death came into question only after his organs had already been donated.

Sources:
NPR, USDA.GOV, Canadian Veterinarians, CDC, CDC 2, People, AVMA, Todays Veterinary Practice, Wikipedia

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