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Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

The Hill · Jun 22, 2026, 5:19 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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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

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Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool

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