50 Swans and Other Birds Die from Botulism in Belgium

Fifty swans and other waterfowl have died in the reservoirs of Bellefroid in Wilsele, Belgium, due to botulism. The toxin is common in stagnant water and can cause illness and death in birds. Authorities are investigating the cause and taking measures to prevent further deaths.

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