LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bird flu has now been detected in dozens of counties in Indiana.Â
The Department of Fish and Wildlife says it suspects the virus is in another 32 counties, based on reports of bird deaths.
In Jackson County, near Brownstown and Seymour, residents have reported seeing sick or dead cranes in fields where the migratory birds typically gather in large numbers. Many of the dead birds were located on Highway 50 between Brownstown and Bedford.Â
While the dead cranes found recently have not been tested, officials said the virus is likely to blame.
State officials ask that you report sick or dead birds to the Department of Natural Resources, but make sure not to touch sick or dead birds because you could spread the virus.
The CDC says the public health risk from bird flu remains low.
More than 1,500 sandhill cranes have been affected by the virus since January, according to a news release.
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