A shocking and concerning discovery was made concerning the property owned by the late Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. According to reports, the property was filled with dead rodents. The situation was discovered one week following Gene Hackman’s death from heart and Alzheimer’s disease.
So, here’s everything to know about the reports of the Mississippi Burning actor’s property being filled with dead rodents.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s property filled with dead rodents
New findings indicate that dead rodents and nests were found scattered across eight detached outbuildings within Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s property.
According to a health report obtained by CNN, the New Mexico public health department conducted an environmental risk assessment in March, only a week after Hackman and his wife were found dead. During this assessment, the department found rodent feces in three garages, two casitas, and three sheds. Furthermore, a live rodent, a dead rodent, and a rodent nest were discovered in three detached garages.
The property’s two vehicles were also found to have included various signs, indicating rodent infestation. These included nests, feces, and sightings of pests. Additionally, live traps were found on the premises.
This risk assessment was conducted to ensure the safety of first responders and family members on the property. During the evaluation, the primary residence was discovered to be low-risk, and signs of rodent activity were also not found. However, the other eight buildings within the property were accessible to rodents, as suggested by the report.
In February 2025, Betsy Arakawa was discovered to have died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). It is caused by the Hantavirus, which can be contracted via contact with rodents, rodent feces, saliva, and urine.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hantavirus not only causes HPS but also hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). Moreover, the CDC reveals that the disease can spread through not only rodent contact, urine, droppings, and saliva, but also through rodent bites or scratches.
HPS is spread by the deer mouse, common in the Western Hemisphere. Meanwhile, HFRS is usually found in Europe and Asia. However, Seoul virus, which is a type of HFRS, is found worldwide, including the United States.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.net.
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