A popular park in Crewe has confirmed Avian Flu has been detected within its grounds - responsible for the deaths of four Canadian geese.

Earlier this month (September 12), Queens Park Wildlife Volunteers discovered two deceased Canadian geese on the lake.

Before this, two Canadian geese were found dead within the park's grounds and sent away for avian flu testing by DEFRA (Government Department).

Avian Flu is responsible for the deaths of four Canadian geese at Queens Park (Ryan parker).

Another goose was seen to be unwell, described as 'spinning around' the lake by volunteers.

Following this concerning news, Queens Park made the decision to cancel fishing and the hiring of paddle boats on the lake.

Yesterday (September 22), The Friends of Queens Park volunteers group confirmed Avian Flu had been detected in its grounds - with mostly geese affected.

A statement read: "It's now been confirmed that Avian Bird Flu has been detected at the Queen's Park by DEFRA (so far mostly in the Geese population).

"Currently the park will remain open to the public, however you will soon see signs advising:

Queens Park will keep visitors updated on the situation. The park remains open (Ryan Parker).

"Please do not to feed the wildlife.

"Keep away from wildlife and the lake.

"Please keep dogs on leads.

"All of the above apply until further notice."

Queens Park cancelled fishing and the hiring of paddle boats on the lake earlier this September (Ryan Parker).

Queens Park will keep visitors updated on the situation. The park remains open.

For more information on Avian Flu click HERE.

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