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Community Unites to Save 75 Sick Seabirds

3/28/2025

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The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, California, is facing a crisis with around 75 sick seabirds, victims of a toxic algae bloom. These birds exhibit alarming symptoms like disorientation and seizures. With resources stretched thin and staff experiencing compassion fatigue, the community is called to action—reporting distressed wildlife and offering financial support to help save these vulnerable creatures.

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Story summary

The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, California, is facing a crisis with around 75 sick seabirds, victims of a toxic algae bloom. These birds exhibit alarming symptoms like disorientation and seizures. With resources stretched thin and staff experiencing compassion fatigue, the community is called to action—reporting distressed wildlife and offering financial support to help save these vulnerable creatures.