Beloved swan killed and eaten by teens in Manlius, NY
TL;DR
Three teenagers were arrested for stealing five swans from a New York pond, killing one and eating it. Four baby swans were rescued, and the mother swan was found consumed. The teens were charged with grand larceny and criminal mischief. Two of the suspects, aged 16 and 17, were released to their parents because they are juveniles, while the third, who is 18, is awaiting arraignment. The village of Manlius is known for its swans, and the incident is being investigated by the police.
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- New York teens, young adult arrested for killing, eating beloved town swan: police Fox News
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- 'The babies are crying for their mother,' former Manlius mayor on swan Faye's killing CNYcentral.com
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