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Story summary
- A severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) affects California's Bay Area at Año NuevoState Park.
- The H5N1 strain has killed 47 elephant seals and infected other marine animals, including a sea lion and a southern sea otter.
- Officials have canceled guided tours and warned about beach exposure.
- The risk to humans is low.
- Health guidelines urge avoiding contact with sick or dead animals and keeping pets leashed.
