Six Dead Seals Raise Fear of Virus Spread
Six dead seals were found in Limfjorden Bay, signaling the possible spread of a herpes virus that has claimed hundreds of the mammals in north European waters.
The carcasses had drifted ashore in Limfjorden Bay, which stretches across the northern part of the Jutland peninsula. The bay, previously untouched by the virus, is home to about 800 seals.
Tests showed that the seals died of acute pneumonia, caused by the same virus that has killed seals in Danish and German waters, Danish Radio said.
Experts believe the virus is linked to pollution.
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