Geneva, N.Y. — 50 dead snow geese discovered on the west side of Seneca Lake are undergoing tests for bird flu, officials said. The geese were found at Kashong Point in Geneva, prompting Ontario and Yates County public health officials to initiate testing.

At least 50 snow geese have been found dead on an Upstate New York lake, according to health officials.

Avian Influenza has been confirmed in snow geese found dead along the shores of Seneca Lake, raising concerns for both wildlife and the local community. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association reported the first cases of dead snow geese at Lakeshore Landing (Romulus) earlier this month,