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A dozen iconic swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando have died recently from an unknown cause. Officials suspect bird flu might be responsible. Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said Monday the deaths don’t appear suspicious. About five dozen swans lived at the park before this incident. The last bird flu outbreak there was in February 2024. The deaths occurred during the holiday season, so specialized veterinarians weren’t immediately available. The dead swans are stored securely for necropsies to determine the cause. The swans, symbols of the city, have been at Lake Eola for over a century.