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Dead Birds Spark Avian Flu Fears in Florida

12/31/2025

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Dead birds along Florida's Space Coast raise concerns about a potential avian flu outbreak.
Executive Director Tracy Frampton of the Florida Wildlife Hospital says Brevard County samples are testing.
She notes migrating birds could introduce the virus to the state, with the outbreak resembling the 2022 event that killed thousands.
Officials urge the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds reported by local beachgoer Michael Shay.

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Dead birds along Florida's Space Coast raise concerns about a potential avian flu outbreak.
Executive Director Tracy Frampton of the Florida Wildlife Hospital says Brevard County samples are testing.
She notes migrating birds could introduce the virus to the state, with the outbreak resembling the 2022 event that killed thousands.
Officials urge the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds reported by local beachgoer Michael Shay.