Indiana, avian flu and sandhill crane

Indiana bird flu cases explode, killing chickens, sandhill cranes, other waterfowl
There is no cure for the disease, which has a high mortality rate among birds but remains a low risk to people, according to the CDC
Bird flu responsible for deaths of 100s of sandhill cranes near LaPorte-St. Joseph line
But an Indiana Department of Natural Resources specialist says that case numbers should drop as temperatures warm.
Hundreds of sandhill cranes die in southern Indiana from bird flu
In a concerning development for wildlife enthusiasts and farmers alike, hundreds of sandhill cranes have been found dead in Jackson County, Indiana, due to an outbreak of avian flu. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that the bird flu is responsible for the deaths in this population.
Sandhill cranes suffer tragic losses as bird flu sweeps through southern Indiana
Indiana Department of Natural Resources says hundreds of sandhill cranes died from bird flu. SEYMOUR, Ind. — On Highway 50 near Seymour, Indiana, there is a scene of sandhill cranes in the marsh: both dead and alive. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said this species is another victim of the bird flu.
Bird flu claims lives of over 100 sandhill cranes in LaPorte County
DNR officials also confirmed that 100 migrating sandhill cranes have been found dead on frozen Fish Lake, adding it’s most likely due to the bird flu. Copyright 2025 WNDU. All rights reserved.
Fearing spread, volunteers clean up 1,500 Sandhill cranes killed by bird flu
More than 1,500 iconic sandhill cranes have been killed by bird flu in Indiana, officials say, the latest development in the ongoing spread of the highly infectious respiratory illness. Volunteers in masks and gloves have been collecting the 15-pound birds from shorelines,
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2025 DNR recreation and fishing guides now available
The latest guides to exploring Indiana’s outdoors are now available online and will soon be available at DNR properties ...
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Chronic wasting disease confirmed in second deer in Indiana
The appearance of chronic wasting disease has prompted the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to increase deer ...
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Posey County, Indiana, reports its first CWD case, second in the state
The county is in southwestern Indiana, on the border with Illinois and Kentucky, both of which are CWD-positive.
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Indiana DNR confirms second case of chronic wasting disease in deer
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a second case of chronic wasting disease from a deer in the state.
Southern Indiana man's body recovered from private lake in Greene County
The body of 83-year-old Louis W. White was found under 14 feet of water, according to the Indiana DNR.
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Indiana DNR debating future of Williams Dam on East Fork White River
The DNR is hosting a meeting March 4 in Bedford to present findings from a study of what should be done with Williams Dam.
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Man submerged for 10 minutes rescued from icy lake in Vigo County
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said one person is recovering after falling through ice in a Vigo County lake.
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DNR Sets 2025 Free Fishing Days
(Statewide) – Indiana DNR has announced Free Fishing Days for 2025. The first one is set for May 4. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to ...