Bay Area bird flu devastates elephant seals, closes Año Nuevo beaches
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An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1, strain A3) has killed at least 47 elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in California, with detections in a sea lion and southern sea otter; park tours are canceled and public beaches are urged to avoid sick or dead wildlife as officials say human risk remains very low.
- Deadly virus outbreak at major park spreads across nearby beaches New York Post
- Bird flu outbreak kills at least 18 animals at Ano Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County, officials say ABC7 San Francisco
- Deadly virus outbreak at Bay Area state park spreads to nearby beaches SFGATE
- Bird Flu Outbreak Among CA Marine Mammals Remains Small But Concerning UC Davis
- Wary eyes on Point Reyes National Seashore as avian flu hits Año Nuevo elephant seals The Press Democrat
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