Two more ducks have been found dead in a pond on the National Mall, adding to the controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The latest carcass was discovered Sunday afternoon at Constitution Gardens, about 250 feet from the Reflecting Pool.
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The bird was covered in plant matter and green slime, indicating algae contamination.
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Earlier, a duckling was found dead in the Reflecting Pool itself after a botched $16 million renovation and subsequent algae outbreak.
Officials fear algae spores may be jumping to surrounding water bodies, creating a larger environmental mess.
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The National Mall and White House area are described as a complete mess just weeks before the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
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Observers suggest the ducks might be better off migrating south early to avoid the hazardous conditions.
