US deploys Homeland Security drones to track screwworm spread in Texas

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The United States has redirected hundreds of Homeland Security drones to monitor wildlife and livestock in Texas amid a growing screwworm outbreak. The flesh-eating parasite, known as the New World screwworm, poses a serious threat to animals and potentially humans. Authorities are using aerial surveillance to track the spread of the infestation across the region. The redeployment of federal drone assets reflects the urgency of containing the outbreak before it spreads further.

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