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Animal Control unable to locate geese reportedly covered in oil in Holyoke canal

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HOLYOKE — City officials say they have not confirmed reports that Canada geese in the canal area were contaminated by an unknown substance earlier this week, despite concerns raised on social media.Erick Velez, animal health inspector for the Board of Health, said his office was alerted after a resident reported seeing waterfowl that appeared discolored and possibly covered in an oily substance.

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Animal Control unable to locate geese reportedly covered in oil in Holyoke canal

HOLYOKE — City officials say they have not confirmed reports that Canada geese in the canal area were contaminated by an unknown substance earlier this week, despite concerns raised on social media.Erick Velez, animal health inspector for the Board of Health, said his office was alerted after a resident reported seeing waterfowl that appeared discolored and possibly covered in an oily substance.

·Springfield, United States
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Mass Live broke the news in Springfield, United States on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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