After the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, an environmental assessment uncovered a serious rodent infestation at their $4 million Santa Fe home. Inspectors found dead and live rodents, nests, and feces across numerous structures, but notably, their primary residence remained clean with no signs of infestation. Betsy passed away from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease linked to rodents, raising concerns about their living conditions. The couple had lived privately in the compound for decades, rarely venturing out, and had set multiple traps in an apparent attempt to manage the rodent problem.
Inspectors uncovered signs of a significant rodent infestation on Gene Hackman's property, including dead rodents, feces, and live rodent activity in various structures.
Despite the rodent issues in multiple areas, the primary residence showed no signs of infestation and was found to be clean by health inspectors.
Hackman, who died a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, likely knew about the rodent infestation as multiple live traps were set on the property.
The couple had lived a secluded life, rarely leaving their compound, and had only been seen in public a few times over the years.
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