Brockton park closes due to potential bird flu outbreak

D.W. Field Park in Brockton and Avon closed indefinitely due to a potential avian flu outbreak after several swans and Canada geese were found dead in the park’s ponds. Officials are investigating the cause of death and have warned the public not to touch any injured or dead birds to prevent the spread of the virus. Avian flu rarely affects humans but can be transmitted through prolonged exposure to sick birds, and officials have urged reporting any observations of dead wild birds or sickness in domestic poultry to the appropriate authorities.

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