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The dead geese found near Lake Sabatia in Taunton last month have tested preliminary positive for the bird flu (HPAI), according to the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife.

TOWNSEND, Mass. — A bald eagle that was spotted Tuesday suffering from neurological deficits in a Massachusetts town had to be euthanized after it tested positive for the bird flu.

A bald eagle in Massachusetts had to be euthanized after it showed signs of neurological deficits and tested positive for bird flu. In a video shared by Raptor Tales Rescue of Shrewsbury, the bird could be seen having “sudden and frequent head movements.” This was cause for concern for it having avian influenza, also known as bird flu.