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Swan found decapitated in Clanrye

Published: 12 May, 2009

Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Charlie Casey has said that he is shocked after seeing the body of a swan with its head missing at the Clanrye river in Newry.

Cllr Casey said,

"Recently there was a lot of media attention in Newry following a oil spill into the river which damaged the habitat of these creatures."

"Now however the swan which had been often photographed was found decapitated."

"I was shocked to see this, I am not sure if this was done by humans, if it was it is extremely sinister and reprehensible." ENDS