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Geese

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health1 year ago

Bird Flu Crisis Hits Idaho: Wildlife and Farms Affected

An avian flu outbreak has killed thousands of wild birds, primarily geese, in Idaho's Treasure Valley, with reports of sick and dead birds in areas like Lake Lowell and Fort Boise. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is managing the situation by collecting carcasses and urging the public to report sightings of sick or dead birds. While the outbreak is significant, it does not pose a threat to the overall bird population. The public is advised to handle dead birds with care to prevent further spread, and domestic birds are at high risk if exposed.

accident1 year ago

"Fatal Oklahoma Helicopter Crash Linked to Geese in Flight Control"

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that a dead goose was found in the flight control system of a medical helicopter that crashed in western Oklahoma, killing all three people on board. The report did not specify a suspected cause of the crash, but noted the presence of several goose carcasses at the debris field, with one carcass embedded in the helicopter's flight control system. The NTSB stated that a report on the probable cause could take up to two years to complete, and investigators have recovered what was left of the helicopter for further examination.