Sacramento County, Mather Regional Park and Swans

Swans found dead at Sacramento County park were infected with bird flu
MATHER — Wildlife officials confirmed that the swans found dead at Mather Regional Park in Sacramento County in November were infected with bird flu. This latest announcement comes after a month of people wondering what killed these swans. Since the original grouping of swans was tested, more have died.
Wildlife officials confirm bird flu outbreak among swans in Sac County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed on Wednesday that two mute swans tested positive for the avian influenza at Mather Regional Park. Dozens of swans were reported dead at Mather Lake in Sacramento County back in late November.
Bird flu found in dead swans recovered from Mather Lake, state wildlife officials say
Two swans found dead at Mather Lake in November have tested positive for bird flu, said state fish and wildlife officials. The mute swans’ carcasses were recovered Nov. 26 from Mather Lake at Mather Regional Park by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Bird flu concerns keep Sacramento-area park closed
Wildlife officials confirmed that the swans found dead at Mather Regional Park in November were infected with bird flu.
Swans found dead at Mather Regional Park test positive for avian flu
About a month after dozens of swans were found dead in Mather Regional Park, testing on the birds found that they were positive for avian flu. Since the nearly 30 birds were found dead on Dec. 3, the park has remained closed.
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