A dead duckling is found floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting renewed concerns about the condition of the water after recent renovations. Reports say the duckling is spotted by onlookers in the pool, with photos showing the carcass floating near areas that appear green in color, which some observers associate with algae. The incident comes after the Trump administration completes more than $13 million in repairs to the site, with the pool reopened or presented as “improved” following the work. The sightings and images circulate online, drawing attention to whether the renovation affects the water environment and how it is maintained. Neither account disputes the general sequence of events: the duckling is discovered in the pool, public photos appear, and concern spreads about water quality in the renovated landmark. Authorities and officials are not identified in the provided excerpts, and no conclusion is reported on the duckling’s cause of death beyond the public concern raised after the discovery.