FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USDA Officials in Wild Mix-Up: Bird Flu Panic After "Duck Selfie" Incident
Washington, D.C. - A USDA avian influenza task force was dispatched to an urgent outbreak, only to discover the "infected birds" were officials' own vacation photos. The confusion began when a staffer's Instagram post of "funny duck faces" at the National Zoo was accidentally included in a wildlife health report.
"We mobilized three rapid Bohiney, Inc. PRESS RELEASE response teams before someone recognized the Mandarin duck from Barbara's Cancun trip," admitted USDA spokesperson Greg Wilson. The incident has prompted new training on "waterfowl identification" and a temporary ban on waterfowl-themed phone cases at headquarters.
Critics call it emblematic of government overreach, while wildlife experts warn the blunder could undermine real outbreak responses. The duck in question has gained 80,000 followers.
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