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Some 400 storks appeared dead by a river in the Madrid region, victims in principle of a outbreak of avian influenza, as announced on Tuesday by the local authorities, who are now conducting new analyses to determine the severity of the virus.
Avian influenza has affected several hundred storks in Spain, not far from Madrid. About 400 volatile birds have been found dead on the banks of a river. Enhanced surveillance measures are under study in our neighbours. - Nearly 400 storks found dead in Spain, victims of avian influenza (International).
The avian flu hit the Madrid region, where 400 storks have been found dead. Authorities suspect a highly pathogenic virus. Strict measures are already in place to limit the risk of disease.
Hundreds of dead storks have appeared between Thursday and Saturday in the Manzanares River, near Perales del Río and La Marañosa, in the municipality of Getafe. Both sides of the river had a devastating appearance since the local police gave the alarm to see the avalanche of corpses floating in the water on Wednesday. Continue reading
Some 400 storks were found dead, victims of avian influenza, along a river in the Madrid region, announced on Tuesday the local authorities, who will conduct further analyses to determine the severity of the virus.
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