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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Danyel VanReenan

East Lothian bird flu fears as up to 40 dead gannets washed up on beaches

Up to 40 dead gannets have washed up on East Lothian beaches sparking bird flu fears.

Testing is currently underway to determine whether or not avian flu is to blame with results likely to take up to two weeks to process.

Officials at East Lothian Council estimated between 30 to 40 gannets were found at Yellowcraig and North Berwick over the weekend - advising locals not to touch any dead birds they find.

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