‘It’s just tragic’: Dead ducks floating at Riverside Park pond

What is usually a calm morning for nature lovers at Riverside Park took a disturbing turn this week after park-goers discovered several dead ducks floating in the local pond.

On Wednesday morning, Jacksonville Parks and Recreation workers were seen wading into the water, but they weren’t there for a rescue. Instead, crews spent the morning fishing out the carcasses of three ducks that had reportedly been floating in the pond for a few days.

Zen Miller, a regular visitor who frequents the park for yoga and enjoys nature, was among those who witnessed the aftermath…

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