(KTXL) — A resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, has tested positive for the plague, health officials have confirmed.

Few details were made available about the resident, but the El Dorado County Environmental Management Division and Public Health Division said the patient is under the care of a medical professional while recovering at home.

The case remains under investigation. It is believed that the person became ill after being bitten by a flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.

“Plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County," said Kyle Fliflet, El Dorado County’s Acting Director of Public Health. “It’s important that individuals take precautions for themselves and their pets when outdoors, especially while

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