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Mather Regional Park closed after 31 swans die

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the swans are being tested for avian flu.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Tests for avian flu are underway after 31 swans were found dead at a Sacramento County park over the last week.

According to Sacramento County, the swans were found at the lake in Mather Regional Park.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is conducting the tests out of an abundance of caution.

The park is closed until the results come back. County officials are calling on people to avoid sick and dead wildlife.

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