Over 70 Vultures Found Dead, Likely Due to Bird Flu, on Campus of Ohio School

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Officials are investigating an apparent case of bird flu after over 70 vultures were found dead on an Ohio school’s campus

Authorities believe the deaths were due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a.k.a. bird flu

Health and wildlife officials are testing the remains due to the "unique circumstance"

Officials are investigating an apparent case of bird flu after dozens of vultures were found dead on the campus of a school in Ohio.

More than 70 dead birds were found on the campus of St. Bernadette School in Pierce Township, located about 20 miles outside Cincinnati, after students returned from Thanksgiving break, according to local outlets WLWT and FOX 19 .

Although authorities have no official answers yet, Pierce Township Fire Chief Craig Wright told WLWT t