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A dozen iconic swans living downtown orlandoFlorida has seen a number of unexplained deaths in recent days, leading officials to suspect bird flu.
The death of the Lake Eola swan does not appear to be suspicious; orlando city Commissioner Patty Sheehan said on social media Monday.
Before the recent deaths, about five dozen swans lived in the park. The last outbreak of bird flu in the park was in February 2024.
Because the death occurred during the holidays, the city’s professional veterinarians were unable to conduct an immediate assessment. City commissioners said the dead swan was being kept in a safe place so a necropsy could be performed and the cause of death could be determined.
“We won’t know for sure until testing is done,” Sheehan said.
These swans have lived in Lake Eola for more than a century and are a symbol of the Central Florida city. They are painted on street murals at city intersections, and visitors can rent swan-shaped pedal boats in the park.