Bird Flu Outbreak at Wild Animal Sanctuary in Washington State

SOURCE komonews.com
Twenty big cats at a wild animal sanctuary in Shelton, Washington, have died from bird flu, devastating the sanctuary workers and affecting their conservation efforts. The non-profit is taking extensive measures to clean and disinfect the facility before reopening to the public next year.

Key Points

  • Twenty big cats at a wild animal sanctuary in Shelton, Washington, have died from bird flu
  • The sanctuary workers are grieving the loss and taking measures to clean and disinfect the facility
  • The sanctuary is under quarantine to protect remaining animals
  • Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports rise in avian influenza cases across the state

Pros

  • Efforts to clean and disinfect the sanctuary to prevent further spread of bird flu
  • Quarantine in place to protect remaining animals from infection

Cons

  • Devastating loss of 20 big cats, including tigers, cougars, and lynxes
  • Impact on worldwide wild cat conservation efforts
  • Rapid spread of bird flu among vulnerable animals