AMELIA, Ohio —

State wildlife crews removed more than 70 dead vultures from the athletic fields near St. Bernadette School on Friday, days after neighbors expressed concern from the bizarre sight.

A spokesperson with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) said the death may be caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu. Advertisement

Some of the earliest sightings occurred Monday, with photos showing dead birds scattered along the athletic grounds near a shelter.

Neighbor Elisa Gadomski, who lives nearby, said she could see the birds from her kitchen window.

"It's really bizarre, they've been back here at the ballfields and over the top of the fencing area," she shared.

Even though the dead birds have been collected, questions remain about any lingering

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