"Duck Creek Quarry Closure Continues as Bird Flu Confirmed in Dead Birds"
Duck Creek Quarry and surrounding trails in Howard have been closed due to a bird flu outbreak, with 45 bird deaths attributed to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Wildlife officials are monitoring the situation, noting that the spread may slow with colder temperatures. Human risk is considered low, but caution is advised. The area will reopen after five consecutive days without new cases, and officials are considering mass sanitation measures before allowing public access again.