Rare disease found in Colorado fish urges warning as ‘Sandy Flesh’ spreads West

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It's the first time myofibrogranuloma, also known as Sandy Flesh disease, has been found in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.

"It’s not a shock that it has reached Colorado since it occurs in so many neighboring states, but it is unfortunate," said Carrie Tucker, CPW aquatic biologist in Pueblo. "We don’t expect it to have a big impact because it typically only shows up in a small number of older walleye."CPW alerts anglers of rare"Sandy Flesh disease" has been found in a walleye taken at Lake Pueblo State Park. The agency urges people to avoid consuming infected fish and to contact CPW.

While fish infected with Sandy Flesh disease look normal on the outside, it can only be found when cleaned.

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