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| Sign describing why a decision was taken to 'rescue' the cygnets |
TWO young Cleethorpes swans have been "taken into care" after "attempted murder" by their parents.
According to a sign posted on a bridge at the country park, Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue took action after "multiple" reports that the adults were trying to drown their own cygnets.
Normally, it is a criminal offence to take birds from the wild and hold them captive, but the 'rescuers' took the view that the welfare of the cygnets was a higher ethical consideration than wildlife legislation.
They hope their action will prompt donations to further their safeguarding activities.
It is not known why the swans turned murderous towards their own offspring.
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| One big happy family - but, alas, things turned sour |
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| One of the adults turns nasty - but why? |
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