Bird Flu Found in Surf Spot

A confirmed H5N1 bird flu case has been found in a giant petrel near Knights Beach in South Australia, after a surfer spotted the exhausted bird being tossed by waves. This isn’t the first time the area has seen disoriented petrels — one was seen just two weeks prior. A bodyboarder who touched the bird reported it nipped him, highlighting the unexpected closeness between humans and wildlife. While public health officials confirm human transmission is possible — requiring direct, close contact with infected birds — the risk remains low for casual encounters. Authorities urge anyone with significant exposure to seek medical advice, but reassure the public that simply walking past a bird won’t spread the virus. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a66c9d66927434b