Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Washington
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Summary

Car Crash Washington Today in Washington: Onlookers found a dead duckling floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about water conditions at the newly renovated landmark. Photos showed the dead duckling next to green algae, days after the Trump administration completed over $13 million in repairs to the site. An algae specialist told The Washington Examiner the dead duckling could indicate the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, while the National Park Service has been deploying hydrogen peroxide to combat algae growth.

Original reporting

Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool | Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

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