A Long Island beachside community in Suffolk County is worried about dozens of dead birds that have washed up on the shore and been found in backyards, especially because officials believe the birds died from avian flu.

A large number of dying and dead Canada geese in Vernon Bridge, P.E.I., were likely sick with avian flu, says a veterinarian with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.

About 20 dead geese have been found on Ogunquit Beach and officials believe they died from avian flu. The birds were removed and disposed of on Wednesday following proper health and safety protocols,

His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also found dead in their New Mexico home. Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 64, were found deceased in their New Mexico home on Wednesday morning. They were married for 34 years.