Two hunters have tragically died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and fatal neurological condition that is commonly associated with the consumption of deer meat infected with chronic wasting disease. Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio have identified this connection as a potential cause of the men’s untimely deaths. This incident highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with consuming infected venison and the need for further research into the transmission and prevention of chronic wasting disease.