Concerned locals raise the alarm after noticing dead ducks in a nature conservation reserve in Central Victoria. Initial test results show no signs of human involvement in the deaths.
Locals say many more have been found since.
Parks Victoria, the lead agency for Bells Swamp, has been inspecting the nature conservation reserve every day since Wednesday.Wildlife Victoria vets euthanased several sick ducks found in the water.Since residents first alerted authorities on Tuesday, a group of concerned locals have joined forces to try to save some ducks.Wildlife Victoria staff talk to local rescuers about what they've seen."At least 13 ducks have been saved so far.
"We ask that people stay away from the reserve until further notice," a spokesperson said in a statement.
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