Update: Officials have determined that the birds that fell from the sky in Utah died from blunt force trauma. The birds were likely migrating when they encountered a strong storm, which caused them to crash into the ground.

Original story:

Dozens of birds have fallen from the sky in Utah, and officials are investigating what caused their deaths.

The birds were found in the towns of Payson and Santaquin, which are located about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City. The birds were found dead on the ground, and some of them had injuries to their heads and wings.

Officials from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are investigating the deaths. They have collected the birds' bodies and are sending them to a laboratory for testing.

Officials said they do not know what caused the birds to fall from the sky. They are considering several possibilities, including a disease outbreak, a poisoning, or a weather event.

The deaths of the birds have concerned residents of the area. They are worried that the birds' deaths could be a sign of a larger environmental problem.

Officials said they are working to determine what caused the birds to fall from the sky. They said they will release more information as soon as it becomes available.