Dead Florida dolphin was infected with highly pathogenic bird flu

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida bottlenose dolphin died from the "highly pathogenic" bird flu that has been sweeping the country, according to a new study.Researchers at the University of Florida made the discovery following a necropsy on a dolphin that was found "in distress" in a Dixie County canal in March 2022. Despite rescue efforts, the dolphin died shortly after it was found.‘Potential serial killer’ arrested after 2 women found dead in Florida: sheriffScientists did not