Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. 

Photos of the dead duckling floating in the pool next to green algae surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed over $13 million worth of repairs to the site in an effort to beautify the nation’s capital.

The administration said it was soon planning to drain the pool to further clear the algae after some questioned the effectiveness of the recent renovation. 

However, one algae specialist told The Washington Examiner the dead duckling could indicate the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

Under warm, nutrient-rich conditions, cyanobacteria can rapidly........

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