Bird flu detected in dead waterfowl at Buncombe County park; seven more under testing.
A dead waterfowl found in Lake Julian Park, Buncombe County, has tested positive for bird flu, with seven more dead birds pending tests. The park remains open, but officials advise visitors to avoid touching or feeding the waterfowl and to wash their hands regularly. Though rare, transmission from animals to humans is possible. The CDC reports 67 confirmed human cases of H5 bird flu in the U.S. since 2024.
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