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Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated'

Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated'
BBC Science Tuesday 04 August 2026, 12:16 UTC 1 min read
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The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.

The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.
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