Wildlife experts dispel avian flu concerns after dead loons found in Sunset Beach

Wildlife experts dispel avian flu concerns after dead loons found in Sunset Beach

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The discovery of several dead loons in Sunset Beach several days ago raised concerns about avian flu possibly affecting the Cape Fear region. However, Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter director Mary Ellen Rogers said the birds are not believed to have died from the disease. “Loons are also very high-stress animals when people are around so if they came ashore and somebody had a dog for instance, they’d die of a heart attack,” …