A park in Westchester County was shut down after 12 dead Canada geese were found in the pond, with officials worried it could have been a result of bird flu. The gate to Caroll Park in Mount Pleasant was locked Wednesday night,

Bird flu risk is low for people and there are no identified New York state human cases, but people should avoid direct contact with wild, sick or dead birds and not consume raw, unpasteurized milk or other raw dairy products, Westchester's health commissioner said Monday, Feb. 3.

Officials in a Westchester town are urging caution after a dozen Canada geese were found dead at a local park, prompting concerns of possible bird flu. The dead birds were discovered on Sunday, Feb. 2,