>>Two Cranes At The Richmond Zoo Died After Testing Positive For Bird Flu
(Richmond, VA) -- Two cranes at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Chesterfield County have died after testing positive for bird flu. Katie Gray reports.Preview: SCRIPT:
The birds were confirmed to have the virus by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The zoo stated that the affected cranes did not live in public aviaries, reducing the risk of transmission to visitors. The Virginia Department of Health is working to evaluate the zoo and ensure the health of staff, visitors, and animals. WRIC reports that the zoo will continue to operate normally during the investigation, with some exhibits temporarily closed as a precaution.