#Massachusetts: #HarborSeal dies of #AvianFlu at #NewBedford zoo
A 21-year-old harbor seal died last week at the #ButtonwoodParkZoo due to complications from avian flu.
By Darin Zullo
February 24, 2025
"A harbor seal at a New Bedford zoo died earlier this month from complications of avian flu, officials said.
"Blue, a 21-year-old harbor seal, died last week due to complications from highly pathogenic avian influenza (#HPAI), commonly known as avian flu, the Buttonwood Park Zoo said on Facebook.
"Blue likely contracted the virus through contact with an infected wild bird, according to zoo officials."
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/02/24/harbor-seal-dies-of-avian-flu-at-new-bedford-zoo/
#NewEngland #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #HPAINews HPAI