reports the Yorkshire Post. Now Russ’ partner Nicole Burgon wants to raise awareness so other pooch owners are aware of the risks.She posted on Facebook: “All dog owners please read.
Yesterday my partner lost his dog in a horrific attack by a swan.“These birds are extremely dangerous animals, the poor dog had no chance – three swipes with its wings and he was gone.“I did not see any baby cygnets around so we assume it must have been protecting the other ducks that were around.”An attack from a swan can be surprisingly deadly.The big birds use the power in their wings to attack when they feel threatened.
Expert Julia Newth told the BBC: “Those intruding on their territory, including large wildfowl, land mammals and people, may be warded off.
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