Bird flu outbreak near Princess Beatrice’s Cotswolds estate sparks alarm
A case of avian flu has been confirmed near a Cotswolds farmhouse owned by Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mozzi. The £3.5 million property sits close to Blenheim Palace Estate, where a dead swan tested positive for the H5N1 strain. Authorities have now issued warnings to local residents and wildlife groups.
Witney Town Council first detected the outbreak at Witney Lake, where a swan was found dead. Tests later confirmed the presence of H5N1, a highly contagious strain known for its severe impact on birds. The virus can also infect mammals and, in rare cases, humans.
The confirmed case raises concerns for local wildlife and poultry keepers. Residents near Witney Lake and the Blenheim Estate have been advised to report dead birds and avoid contact with potentially infected animals. The situation remains under close monitoring by health and conservation teams.
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