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Two more ducks found dead near Reflecting Pool

The Hill · Jun 23, 2026, 3:03 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The Washington Post reported Monday the two dead ducks were found in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, located roughly 200 feet from the Reflecting Pool.
  • City Wildlife, an animal rescue group based in Washington, D.C., told the paper that a staffer collected the animal carcasses on Sunday and brought them to the organization s facility.
  • Photos of the first dead duckling floating in the pool surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed monthslong repairs to the site.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The Washington Post reported Monday the two dead ducks were found in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, located roughly 200 feet from the Reflecting Pool.

City Wildlife, an animal rescue group based in Washington, D.C., told the paper that a staffer collected the animal carcasses on Sunday and brought them to the organization s facility. The Hill has reached out to City Wildlife for comment.

Photos of the first dead duckling floating in the pool surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed monthslong repairs to the site.

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