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West Nile Virus Detected at Watch Hill
August 23, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
The first case of West Nile Virus in Fire Island National Seashore this year has been detected in a mosquito sample from Watch Hill, Fire Island. Watch Hill is a federal tract of land between Davis Park and the Fire Island Wilderness area.
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Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.