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Mystery Bird Deaths at Lake Weeroona Spark Bird Flu Fears
Almost 60 birds have been found dead at Lake Weeroona in Bendigo, sparking fears of H5N1 bird flu. Wildlife rescuers are working to determine the cause of the deaths, with preliminary testing returning negative results for the virus.
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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated about 20 hours ago
A disturbing mass die-off of birds at a popular lake in Bendigo has sparked fears of H5N1 bird flu, with wildlife rescuers scrambling to respond to the crisis.
Almost 60 birds, including ibises and water hens, have been found dead near an island on Lake Weeroona, with many more exhibiting strange behaviour. Bendigo Wildlife Rescue's Avery Barnett-Dacey said volunteers had located birds that were unable to walk properly, with some displaying a head wobble and a 'skyward gaze'.
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