Investigation launched after alleged attack on swan at Western Springs

Sunday 2 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 2 Feb 2025, 2:52pm

In this story Auckland Council, Facebook, Ministry for Primary Industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating reports of a man allegedly attacking a black swan at Auckland's Western Springs. Witnesses claim the man lured and beat the bird before placing it into a bag. The bird was reportedly injured during the incident.

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1. StuffSun 2 Feb 2025, 2:32pm

   Investigation into alleged attack on swan at Auckland’s Western Springs (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 2 Feb 2025, 2:52pm

   Witnesses describe brazen daylight attack on swan in Western Springs (opens in new tab)