SA's First Bird Flu Case Confirmed | Adelaide News

South Australia’s first confirmed case of deadly H5N1 bird flu has been found in a giant petrel at Knights Beach — sparking urgent calls from tourism operators like Andrew Wright for clearer early warnings and better guidance on spotting sick wildlife. Wright, who noticed unwell petrels and unusual albatross gatherings weeks ago, says frontline workers need more proactive alerts. Chief Veterinary Officer Skye Fruean confirms ongoing efforts to educate the public, especially in coastal zones, and urges anyone spotting sick or dead birds to report them immediately via the Animal Disease Hotline. 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/ecc714963221f726