Dozens Of Ducks Found Dead In Indian Trail

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Officials believe Botulism has killed dozens of ducks in Indian Trail.  Forty-eight ducks have already died and several others are being treated at Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

All the ducks were discovered at the same private property pond.  Volunteers went out and captured other ducks on the pond in hopes of rescuing them.

Preliminary results from the lab show the ducks died from Botulism, which is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin.  It is usually spread through contaminated food or water.