White-Tailed Deer In The Oklahoma Panhandle Tests Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease

A white-tailed deer in the Oklahoma Panhandle has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). It's the first known case in Oklahoma.

Symptoms of the disease include excessive salivation, lack of muscle coordination, difficulty in swallowing and loss of fear of humans or other abnormal behavior.

It's always fatal, but experts say the disease does not pose a threat to people.

The wildlife department says it will be keeping an eye on things and as deer hunting season approaches, they will come up with a plan where hunters can help with detecting and slowing the spread of disease.