Images of WaterFowl Cruelty
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Goose in Distress
Fishing String tightly entangled at leg. This was a Mother goose that probably was chased into fishing line by uncontrolled dog/dogowner.
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Duck In Distress
Fishing String attached to leg with dangling stick. This duck probably got entangled by carelessly discarded fishing string.
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Double Hooked Lure in Beak and Neck caused by uncontrolled/careless fishing. This swan was raising two cygnets while getting caughtup by careless fishing. She couldn't eat for a few days and probably would have died if not finally rescued by caring neighbors. This rescue was a big todo because they were frightened trying to protect their cygnets. She is still at the Big Lake with her partner.
Correction : Male partner went missing on/about 7/2315. She is now without her mate.
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Lake Hazards from Careless Fishing. Discarded string, lead sinker, double hook fishing lure, lost arrows probably aimed at shore birds. Please pickup and safely dispose of these items when found at lake areas.
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Cygnet In Distress
4month Old Cygnet Sick/Died from Lead Poison by ingesting lead fishing pellets that were carelessly discarded.
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Dead Swan
Dead full grown young swan, found near Boat Ramp,was the offspring of the resident swans. Possibly attacked by aggressive dog/s that are frequently seen jumping off the boat dock into the water where shore birds are present. Please report uncontrolled/unleashed dogs to Police when this illegal activity is witnessed.
Free roaming dogs jump out of SUV and focus on shore birds
Free roaming dogs attacking resident swans.
Dogs are not Friends Of WildLife.
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