The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, as the cause of death in waterfowl in Gibson County in December and suspects it as the cause of waterfowl deaths in Allen,

Public health officials say avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified as the cause of death for waterfowl in numerous Indiana counties.

They say members of the public should avoid contact with sick waterfowl and other sick wildlife whenever possible.