Avian Influenza H5N6 -- United Kingdom
Bird flu has killed at least 30 swans from Queen Elizabeth's flock, with more expected to succumb to the disease, UK officials say.
"We are currently at the river recovering bodies of the dead swans," said David Barber, the official responsible for the Queen's swans. "This is the 1st time in my 24 years as Swan Marker that bird flu has hit the Thames -- naturally, we are all very upset about the situation."
An alert was initially sent to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural
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