Squirrels on Palomar Mountain test positive for plague

SAN DIEGO – County officials are reminding people to protect themselves when they hike and camp after two squirrels trapped in routine monitoring in the Palomar Mountain area tested positive for plague.

County officials said the two squirrels were trapped last week in the Doane Valley Campground area and that people can protect themselves and pets by remembering some simple rules.

“People need to remember not to feed or play with squirrels when you come across them outdoors,” said San Diego County Environmental Health Director Liz Pozzebon. “Don’t play near squirrel burrows or set up you...