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From: Rachael Mosley City: Bloomington , IL
There is a dead goose in the ditch by my neighborhood and a live goose is by it. Who do we call to dispose of the body? Will the live goose leave? So sad to see.
	Extension Message From: Laura Kammin Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
Canada geese mate for life. The living mate will probably stay close to the body for awhile. It will leave when it is ready. If possible, leave the body of the dead goose where it is at overnight. There are many species of wildlife that would potentially take the goose. If it is still there tomorrow, and if it is causing a concern because of children or pets in the neighborhood being around it, call Public Works to see if someone will come pick up the goose. (309) 434-2225
	Extension Message From: Laura Kammin Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
If you want to remove the goose yourself, you can double bag it and put it in the garbage for pick up.
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