Yah, deers ticks tend to be pretty ruthless around here. I've heard about a good many dogs who suddenly got sick and died after they and their owner had gotten done hiking in the foothills and afew folks who got sick without realizing it was from a tick.

Ticks are no joke and people should always check themselves after they're done doing anything outside like working or hiking.
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