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Diesel Spill at OU Pond Kills Duck, Injures Others

3/13/2025

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A tragic diesel spill at the University of Oklahoma's Duck Pond claimed the life of one duck and harmed several others. Thanks to the swift action of WildCare Oklahoma, affected birds are being rescued and rehabilitated. The incident, stemming from a malfunction at the OU power plant, released five gallons of diesel into the serene pond, prompting the university to join cleanup efforts.

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Story summary

A tragic diesel spill at the University of Oklahoma's Duck Pond claimed the life of one duck and harmed several others. Thanks to the swift action of WildCare Oklahoma, affected birds are being rescued and rehabilitated. The incident, stemming from a malfunction at the OU power plant, released five gallons of diesel into the serene pond, prompting the university to join cleanup efforts.