Health & Fitness

Dead Geese "Consistent" With Bird Flu Found In Marlborough: Report

A flock of geese was found dead on Hager Pond on Friday, and while officials say it's "consistent" with bird flu the risk is low.

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While bird flu is on the rise, officials state the risk to humans is currently low.
While bird flu is on the rise, officials state the risk to humans is currently low. (Feroze Dhanoa/Patch)

MARLBOROUGH, MA - A pack of dead geese was found on Hager Pond on Friday that's allegedly "consistent" with bird flu, according to MetroWest Daily News.

Gianquinto Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a Marlborough-based animal rescue service, added that bird flu is currently at a low risk to humans. The next day, a swan and a Canadian goose were found dead on Bruces Pond in Hudson.

Read the full story at MetroWest Daily News.

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