A dead duckling is found floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., shortly after the area’s recent renovations. Local reporting includes photographs showing the bird in algae-fouled water. The incident draws attention to concerns about damage or vandalism at the landmark. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is cited as saying she will pursue potential vandals aggressively, and the U.S. Department of Justice is described as looking into possible wrongdoing. One account links the discovery to broader concerns that the pool’s condition is deteriorating, while another focuses on the discovery itself and the reaction to the bird’s condition. Neither source provides confirmed details on what caused the duckling’s death or establishes a direct connection between any alleged vandalism and the environmental state of the pool. As of the reporting, authorities indicate they are seeking information to determine whether any person is responsible, but they do not identify suspects publicly or describe any specific evidence.