Bird flu detected in seal, bird samples taken from remote southern island

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Bird flu detected in seal, bird samples taken from remote southern island. (2026, October 15). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-15/bird-flu-macquarie-island-southern-elephant-seal-kelp-gull/107271424

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Bird flu has been detected in samples taken from a southern elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island. Due to concerns about the psychological impact on expeditioners, they were brought back after observing potential signs of mass mortality among birds. Authorities are now urging members of the public to report any sightings of sick or dead birds.

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Bird flu has been detected in samples taken from a southern elephant seal and a kelp gull on Macquarie Island, an isolated southern island. As a precaution, expeditioners were brought back due to concerns about the psychological impact of witnessing what could be a mass mortality event caused by the flu outbreak. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings of sick or dead birds to help monitor and contain the situation.

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