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Oct 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Macquarie Island expeditioners criticize evacuation decision
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Expeditioners told the government in a letter obtained by the ABC that evacuating Macquarie Island over bird flu concerns was “unnecessary” and could increase environmental risks.
WHO: Expeditioners
WHAT: Expeditioners told the government that the decision to evacuate Macquarie Island over bird flu concerns was unnecessary and could increase environmental risks.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
WHERE: Macquarie Island, Australia
WHY: The expeditioners said the evacuation was prompted by bird flu concerns.
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