Alarm bells are ringing in Berkshire after 21 swans were found dead in just one week. The bodies were discovered along the River Kennet in Newbury, close to the town’s library, sparking serious concerns about a potential bird flu outbreak.
Swan Support Charity Raises Alarm
Wendy Hermon from Thames Valley’s Swan Support charity revealed the group suspects avian flu is behind the mass deaths. She said the unusually high number of fatalities strongly points to bird flu as the culprit.
Tests Underway to Confirm Bird Flu
The charity has been collecting the swan bodies and has sent several samples for laboratory testing. Results are pending, but Swan Support is bracing for confirmation that bird flu is ravaging the local swan population.
