The geese were discovered on Jan. 18 near Quarry Pond on the college's campus. Testing by the PA Game Commission determined they had bird flu, the school said.

GETTYSBURG — An American extradited from France to face charges in a 2013 campus sexual assault case has waived his right to a pretrial hearing in Pennsylvania this week.

Geese that were found dead near Quarry Pond in Gettysburg have since tested positive for avian influenza, according to officials.

Dead geese found at Quarry Pond on Gettysburg College’s campus have tested positive for bird flu, according to a Gettysburg College spokesperson. In a statement sent out to students, college officials urged students at Gettysburg College to stay away from Quarry Pond after the Pennsylvania Game Commission informed the college that

Ian Cleary is accused of raping a fellow Gettysburg College student in 2013 and then sending her a Facebook message year later reading, “So I raped you.”

According to an arrest warrant, Ian Cleary texted the victim, “So I raped you. I’ll never do it to anyone ever again," in December 2019.

An American extradited from France to face charges in a 2013 Gettysburg College sexual assault case has waived his right to a pretrial hearing.

A pond at Gettysburg College is closed after multiple dead geese were found. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is now testing the dead birds for signs of bird flu. "It is a little alarming. Obviously, I am glad the college let us know. I live back in there," said student Jake Bertolini-Felice, a senior.

Geese that were found dead near a college pond in Adams County have tested positive for avian influenza, according to officials. On Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Gettysburg College issued a statement to ...

Avian influenza has turned up in dead geese near Quarry Pond at Gettysburg College. The college confirmed the test results in a statement on Sunday. The tests on the dead birds were conducted by ...

Gettysburg College rape suspect waives preliminary hearing after being extradited to U.S.

Ian Cleary, 32, will remain in custody until a formal arraignment in Gettysburg set for March 18. He is accused of stalking the victim at Gettysburg College, sneaking into her dorm and sexually assaulting her.