Colorado Rapids’ MLS Game Affected By An Outbreak Of The Plague (Yes, You Read That Right)

Just when you think you have seen everything there is to see relating to sports, here’s a new one for you. The Colorado Rapids had to adjust some details surrounding their MLS game game versus the Montreal Impact on Saturday due to an outbreak of the plague. That’s right, the plague.

Naturally, they aren’t going to cancel the game because of the plague, because the show must go on, I guess, but the Rapids did issue a press release with a few warnings for those planning to attend.

“Following recommendations from the Tri-County Health Department and the City of Commerce City, the Colorado Rapids game with Montreal Impact on Saturday, August 3 at 7PM will go ahead as scheduled,” the statement reads. “However, it has been recommended that the post-game fireworks display be cancelled due to the confirmed presence of plague-infested fleas affecting prairie dog colonies in the surrounding areas.

“Additionally, in accordance with the Tri-County Health Department’s recommendation for the safety of all attendees, parking lots at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park will be restricted to asphalt lots until further notice.

“The health department feels that these precautions will greatly minimize the risk of exposure to patrons, players, and employees and help ensure a safe experience.”

Oh, they’re cancelling the post-game fireworks? No worries then!

According to a local health deaprtment news release published by the Denver Post, “Several areas have been closed voluntarily. Signs have been posted, and the prairie dogs’ holes are being treated with insecticide to kill any fleas that could transmit the disease to prairie dogs, humans and pets.”

The Post added that currently the health department says there are no known human cases, but if infected, the plague can cause serious illness in people. You think?

Of note, Phish played a heater through the plague in Colorado back in 2010, so at least we know large public gatherings can actually survive an outbreak such as this.

Reactions to this unsual bit of news on Twitter were 100 percent what you would expect.

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God, I love the internet.