A dozen of Orlando’s iconic swans at Lake Eola have died over recent days, and city officials suspect bird flu but say the deaths do not appear suspicious. Before the die-off, the park had about five dozen swans, and the last known bird flu outbreak there was in February 2024. Because the deaths occurred during the holiday season, the city’s specialized veterinarians were not immediately available to evaluate the birds. The dead swans are being kept in a secure location so necropsies and tests can determine the exact cause, which officials say is still unconfirmed until results come back.
Date: December 29, 2025. Source: apnews.com