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Ann
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Teacher, science geek, artist, gardener, & dog mom in beautiful Oregon. 💚💙

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Update: he was released later that evening (11/21) according to his brother. The story appears to have been updated sometime later on (11/22) which was after I originally shared it. In another news article 4 US citizens were detained in Oregon & later released.
November 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There is a training available to learn more about whale entanglement, and the first level is available free at this link:

west-coast-training.whaledisentanglement.org
U.S. Whale Entanglement Response
west-coast-training.whaledisentanglement.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Reposted by Ann
🦆 Bird flu in WA:
This is the first-ever human case of H5N5 avian influenza. It's been seen in animals before, but never before in people.

It was confirmed in a Grays Harbor County resident that had backyard poultry which may have mingled with wild birds.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/h5n...
H5N5 Avian influenza confirmed in Grays Harbor County resident
For immediate release: November 14, 2025 (25-138) First detection of this strain in a human, risk to the public remains low Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
November 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM