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Bald Eaglets Fall Victim to Deadly Bird Flu Outbreak

1/31/2025

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Tragedy struck in North Fort Myers as two bald eaglets, E24 and E25, succumbed to bird flu within just 36 hours. Testing revealed they were infected with the dangerous H5N1 strain, likely after eating an infected bird. Wildlife experts are now vigilantly watching the adult eagles for any signs of illness, highlighting the serious threat avian flu poses to both wildlife and humans.

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Tragedy struck in North Fort Myers as two bald eaglets, E24 and E25, succumbed to bird flu within just 36 hours. Testing revealed they were infected with the dangerous H5N1 strain, likely after eating an infected bird. Wildlife experts are now vigilantly watching the adult eagles for any signs of illness, highlighting the serious threat avian flu poses to both wildlife and humans.