For the first time in California history, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in the state’s deer population, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. CWD is a fatal neurologic disease known in cervid animals like deer and elk.

Chronic wasting disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease,' has been detected in California deer for the first time.

Chronic wasting disease has been discovered in California deer and elk for the first time, the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife announced.

Chronic wasting disease, a fatal illness that spread among deer and elk, was found in two samples in California for the first time.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed two cases of chronic wasting disease in deer this week