Emmanuel, Viral TikTok Emu, Fighting for His Life and Experiencing Nerve Damage With Deadly Avian Flu
revealed on social media Saturday.Blake said that the farm has lost 99% of its bird population, with Emmanuel and another bird, Rico, being the sole survivors. The flu was introduced by a flock of wild Egyptian geese, and Blake said the standing water following Hurricane Ian’s arrival is the likely cause of the virus’ rampant propagation.