The deadly bird flu outbreak is sweeping through Baker's Lake in Barrington, leaving hundreds of birds dead, officials say.
State and federal officials are trying to contain an outbreak of highly contagious bird flu on the farm.
The lake is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve. Wildlife biologist Chris Anchor has recovered the remains of many of the dead birds.The deadly strain of the avian bird flu has been sweeping across the country and has killed more than 20 million birds in commercial flocks, as it is easily transmissible to birds in close contact.
So far, it's been reported in 24 states, including Illinois. But this is the most serious outbreak reported in the state so far. "It's a huge attraction. People come by all the time at the viewing area. There are hundreds of birds," said Ryan Julian, who lives nearby.RELATED: Lincoln Park Zoo joins zoos across continent moving birds inside amid new bird flu outbreak"It would be devastating if this wound up in all the heron rookeries throughout the region," Anchor added.
The avian flu is rarely transmissible to humans. Nevertheless, experts said you should avoid birds in the wild.
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