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Lowell officials are asking the public to stop feeding ducks after a “significant number” of dead ducks were seen in the Merrimack River, according to a tweet from the city on Tuesday.
The city tweeted the likely cause is avian botulism – a toxin that can kill waterfowl. Avian botulism does not affect humans, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The City is aware that a significant number of deceased ducks that have appeared in the Merrimack River n and has been in contact with State authorities regarding the situation. MassWildlife has advised that the likely cause is avian botulism, a common illness among waterfowl. pic.twitter.com/C9mV5EYvSC City of Lowell (@CityofLowellMA) August 3, 2021