Subantarctic Skua rescued from Cape LeGrand Beach amid H5 bird flu threat
A Subantarctic Skua suspected of carrying the H5 bird flu strain was rescued from drowning at Cape LeGrand Beach on Sunday. Esperance Wildlife Hospital reported the bird showed clear signs of Avian Influenza, prompting national emergency discussions. Testing results are expected soon, and the strain has previously devastated wild bird populations globally.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 09:19 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 09:20 UTC
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