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health17 days ago•2 min saved

NJ Probes Bird Flu Outbreak as Geese Die Across Gloucester County Parks

New Jersey officials are investigating a suspected bird flu outbreak after large numbers of dead or dying geese were found in Gloucester County parks, including Pitman’s Betty Park and Alcyon Park (both closed). Authorities estimate 50–75 suspected cases at that Pitman location, with Sicklerville also under review; officials say the avian flu poses little risk to humans and will provide more details on Wednesday.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#bird-flu #geese #gloucester-county

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Missing NJ High School Student's Body Found in Lake

The body of Victor Rodriguez, an 18-year-old high school senior and standout wrestler, was recovered from Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, on Monday afternoon after he went missing while swimming on Sunday night. Rodriguez was participating in a scavenger hunt at the time. Swimming is not allowed in the lake, which is about 10 to 12 feet deep and difficult to patrol at night. The Pitman School District offered condolences to Rodriguez's family and friends and canceled all testing scheduled for Monday.

via NJ.com|

#alcyon-lake #drowning #high-school-student