The circulating bird flu likely caused the death of more than 60 Canada geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth, according to state environmental and health officials. The recent suspected outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at Billington Sea in Plymouth has killed dozens of birds there.

Bird flu "very rarely" infects humans, but people are advised not to touch sick or dead birds. Cats are "highly susceptible" to infection and may die.