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Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake EolaA dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown causeByThe Associated PressDecember 29, 2025, 2:31 PMORLANDO, Fla. -- A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause, leading officials to suspect that bird flu is to blame. The deaths of the swans at Lake Eola don't appear to be suspicious, Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said Monday on social media. About five dozen swans lived at the park before the recent deaths. The last bird flu outbreak in the park was in February 2024.

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola

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  • Because the deaths have taken place during holiday season, the city's specialized veterinarians weren't available to do an immediate evaluation.
  • The dead swans were being stored in a secure location so necropsies can be performed and a cause of death determined, the city commissioner said.
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