Hotline advice to collect dead bird contradicts govt
By The BriefBrief
South Australian citizen scientists say the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline told them to collect a dead sea bird.
WHO:South Australian citizen scientists (Susan Belperio and Johanna Williams)
WHAT:They report being advised by the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline to collect a dead sea bird, contrary to government guidance not to touch sick or dead birds.
WHEN:Jun 27, 2026 at 3:18 AM ET
WHERE:Glenelg, South Australia
WHY:They called the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline to report a dead sea bird amid H5N1 bird flu risk and were given advice they say contradicts official messaging.
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