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Gene Hackman’s Home Environmental Assessment Reveals Rodent Infestation

The environmental evaluation of Gene Hackman’s residence following the tragic deaths of the actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has uncovered significant rodent activity on the property.

Recent documents acquired by CNN indicate that an assessment was initiated by the New Mexico Department of Public Health on March 5, shortly after the couple was discovered deceased at their Santa Fe home. This inspection found not only rodent droppings but also a live rodent, a deceased rodent, and evidence of nesting within various outbuildings.

The state’s chief medical investigator reported on March 7 that Arakawa, at the age of 65, succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, while Hackman, who was 95, passed away from heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease also being a contributing factor. Hantavirus is known to be a rare but deadly ailment contracted through exposure to infected rodent excretions.

The assessment revealed that the property included eight outbuildings, all of which exhibited signs of infestation. In contrast, the main house was described as being “clean,” without apparent signs of rodent activity. Nevertheless, there were reports of rodent sightings, nests, and droppings around vehicles stationed on the property, along with live traps that had been set within the outbuildings.

This environmental examination aimed to evaluate potential health risks for emergency responders and concluded that the risk level in the main residence was classified as “low.” The findings underscore the importance of maintaining awareness regarding health hazards associated with rodent infestations, especially in properties that may be unoccupied for extended periods.

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