Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA South Australian body boarder says a bird infected with H5 bird flu tried to bite him when he found it struggling in the surf.Updated June 25, 2026 — 6:58pm,first published 6:53pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:48Major earthquakes strike VenezuelaVideo icon1:58ASIO chief concerned over terrorism threatsVideo icon2:09Federal government’s controversial tax changes pass parliamentVideo icon2:05Great-grandmother takes doctor to court after claiming duty of care breachesAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Bird with H5 virus 'tried to bite body boarder' before rescue
A South Australian body boarder says a bird infected with H5 bird flu tried to bite him when he found it struggling in the surf.












