Dead juvenile whale washed up on SA beach to be tested for bird flu
Authorities have cordoned off an area around a whale carcass near Victor Harbor and will test it for bird flu.
A juvenile whale carcass has been discovered on Dump Beach near Victor Harbor, South Australia, and will be tested for bird flu. The beach has been cordoned off as a precautionary measure. South Australian authorities are investigating the possibility that the deceased juvenile whale, estimated to be around 3.5 meters long and weighing approximately 180 kilograms, could have contracted bird flu.
However, the results of the bird flu test are not expected for at least a day. Malakye Muirhead, who found the whale on the beach, reported the incident to the relevant authorities, who promptly responded. Since the discovery, a crowd has gathered to view the carcass, with residents and visitors eager to witness the unusual event.
Authorities have ensured safety by setting up with police and council workers as the situation unfolds.
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