Sightings of 'Sammy' the seal lying next to dead birds spark concerns

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1. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)04:34first to report
     Sightings of 'Sammy' the seal lying next to dead birds spark concerns

     Portland residents are calling for authorities to protect a celebrity elephant seal known as Sammy from the bird flu outbreak.

2. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World03:31
     Fears for ‘gregarious’ local celebrity Sammy the elephant seal in Victorian bird flu hotspot

     Seals and sea lions often communicate by touch and share spaces with wild birds, placing them at risk of infection from H5N1 virus Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Since H5 bird flu arrived in Portland, Victoria, the situation has been “pretty grim” with many dead and suffering birds on the beach, and the dilemma of how to dispose of the carcasses, according to local resident Lynn Murrell. But since the first...