A new study reveals the states most likely to encounter a dangerous animal
From nature to nurture, having pets adds purpose to many lives, buts it’s important to remember the facts when it comes to wild animals. Wild animal attacks on humans are increasing in urban areas across North America. Annually across the United States, eight people fall victims to wildlife, with thousands seeking medical attention following bites each year. But where in the U.S. are you most likely to encounter a dangerous animal and which states have the highest odds of being involved in an incident?
ABy analyzing all reported animal attacks across the United States since 2000, using data from Wonder.cdc.gov and Wikipedia, a new study from BetOhio.com reveals the states with the greatest chance of being in an incident with an animal.
California has experienced one of the greatest number of attacks in America (312), residents are estimated to have a 1 in 127,129 chance of being targeted. Texas is crowned the most fatal capital with 559 attacks, with Texas having a one in 53,842 chance of being involved in a dangerous animal encounter. Vermont, North Dakota, and New Hampshire have had no reports of animal attacks since 2000–making those within them state the safest.
