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Last Swan at Jamaica Pond Dies from Avian Flu

2/17/2025

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Tragedy struck at Jamaica Pond as Marble the swan, the last of eight cygnets, was discovered lifeless on the ice, likely a victim of avian flu. Jim Sullivan, who watched Marble flourish, emphasized the importance of heeding warnings against feeding or approaching the birds, underscoring the urgent need to protect the health of local waterfowl.

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Tragedy struck at Jamaica Pond as Marble the swan, the last of eight cygnets, was discovered lifeless on the ice, likely a victim of avian flu. Jim Sullivan, who watched Marble flourish, emphasized the importance of heeding warnings against feeding or approaching the birds, underscoring the urgent need to protect the health of local waterfowl.