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Pennsylvania: Avian flu suspected in deaths of hundreds of snow geese at Northampton County quarry

6 Action News Avian influenza is believed to be the cause of death for hundreds of snow geese discovered at a quarry in Northampton County, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Officials are working to safely remove the birds and conduct testing.

The U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza began in January 2022 and has affected wild and domestic birds in every state.

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