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Mayflies invade Mississippi towns amid cleanup efforts
Mayflies swarm Burlington and Dubuque along the Mississippi River, forcing a bridge closure and causing a motorcycle accident. Health officials wash carcasses, turn off lights, and note the insects signal cleaner water. Biologists say the pest is a yearly sign of river health, though residents endure odor and nuisance.
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