In Colorado, an unusual outbreak has caused wild rabbits to develop horn-like and tentacle-like growths on their heads. These abnormalities are attributed to an infection with the cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which leads to wart-like or tentacle-like growths. Residents have described these affected rabbits as 'Frankenstein bunnies' or 'zombie rabbits' due to their unusual appearance. Health authorities have indicated that the virus is benign and not considered a serious threat. Alongside this, there have been reports of squirrels exhibiting similar wart-like symptoms in various U.S. cities. Meanwhile, in Aurora, Colorado, local police are investigating a series of incidents involving animal cruelty, including at least four wild rabbits injured or killed by blow darts over the past month. Additionally, Aurora police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on August 9 and a separate incident where a suspect stole a police car and led officers on a chase ending in a crash. The situation has drawn media attention both for the unusual viral outbreak affecting small mammals and the ongoing law enforcement efforts in Aurora.