bring it on swan...i've got a 10.5 boot to shove up your ass.
see... this is what I'm thinking... a swan weight what? maybe 30 lbs?
I gotta think that my 225 lb frame and size 10 boot would severely fuck up a swan if it came to a do or die situation. :nono:
beak to tail they are about 5'...wingspan 10', 30lbs
ever get bit by a duck/goose? that hurts! Swans are pretty mean mofo's too.
poor guy...
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Unfortunately this story hits too close to home for me. I'm deeply saddened and can't imagine what my friend is going through. I work and am friends with the with the wife of the man who drowned . If possible please donate. My heart goes out to you and your family Amy :(
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No worries. It was a very strange way to go. I just feel so bad for Amy and her family :(
This is a sad story... swans so lovely but really need to respect the large birds.
A swan chased my young daughter years ago ... very scary very persistent.
They are very territorial especially this time of year ... a brood is about.
The bird just protecting their family ...
that's nature.
So sad :( I'm so sorry again for your loss Dave. This shit is no joke, I was chased by a Canadian goose once and it was one of the scariest things that happened to me. I feel so bad for his family.
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Such a strange story.
I wondered about the water temperature. Could that have been a factor? I don't know much about it other than that the colder the water, the more likely people are to drown.
Such a strange story.
I wondered about the water temperature. Could that have been a factor? I don't know much about it other than that the colder the water, the more likely people are to drown.
This is because cold water is more likely to send the body into shock, and for most people once this happens its already too late.
Never really though about that aspect of it... having come from a very cold, watery climate, I'd guess that it was probably a factor... depending on the water temp around chicago this time of year...
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Also, I went for a run this morning and on my way back home there was a swan standing next to a pond near the running path. Needless to say I made sure to stay far away from it!
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Swans are NOT nice animals, they may be beautiful and all, but they should not be messed with, I've seen them chase and try to bite people many times. They've probably had it with humans...
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
water would still be chilly.....not quite swimming weather yet. but how do you get knocked out of the kayak? such an odd story
Remember reading recently that a section of canal has been closed here in the UK because a male swan protecting a female and nesting site has been attacking canoeist and boat users. One kayaker was knocked out of his kayak.
water would still be chilly.....not quite swimming weather yet. but how do you get knocked out of the kayak? such an odd story
Remember reading recently that a section of canal has been closed here in the UK because a male swan protecting a female and nesting site has been attacking canoeist and boat users. One kayaker was knocked out of his kayak.
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see... this is what I'm thinking... a swan weight what? maybe 30 lbs?
I gotta think that my 225 lb frame and size 10 boot would severely fuck up a swan if it came to a do or die situation. :nono:
:shock: :shock: :shock:
wow.
sucks that anybody has to die before old age gets to them.
to pearljambasba...please accept my condolances for your friends lost
beak to tail they are about 5'...wingspan 10', 30lbs
ever get bit by a duck/goose? that hurts! Swans are pretty mean mofo's too.
poor guy...
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No worries. It was a very strange way to go. I just feel so bad for Amy and her family :(
A swan chased my young daughter years ago ... very scary very persistent.
They are very territorial especially this time of year ... a brood is about.
The bird just protecting their family ...
that's nature.
Deepest sympathies to his loved ones.
I was thinkng Lynn Swan
we need a stand your ground law.
i feel bad for laughing.. this really is sad and i feel bad for his family
I wondered about the water temperature. Could that have been a factor? I don't know much about it other than that the colder the water, the more likely people are to drown.
This is because cold water is more likely to send the body into shock, and for most people once this happens its already too late.
Never really though about that aspect of it... having come from a very cold, watery climate, I'd guess that it was probably a factor... depending on the water temp around chicago this time of year...
Also, I went for a run this morning and on my way back home there was a swan standing next to a pond near the running path. Needless to say I made sure to stay far away from it!
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Swans are NOT nice animals, they may be beautiful and all, but they should not be messed with, I've seen them chase and try to bite people many times. They've probably had it with humans...
Remember reading recently that a section of canal has been closed here in the UK because a male swan protecting a female and nesting site has been attacking canoeist and boat users. One kayaker was knocked out of his kayak.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/03 ... 84569.html
wow...that is crazy.
you would think a good whack to his head with the paddle would help
i sort of want to go down that canel and get a first had expierience. of course, with a life jacket on, and some help nearby......just in case.
Where's Chris Hansen on this issue?