Gruesome swan discovery has locals speculating foul play (graphic content)PIERS FULLER/ FAIRFAX NZ Peter Douglas of Queen Elizabeth Park Boats believes a dead swan was killed by foul playGRAPHIC IMAGES: Paddle boat operators in Masterton's Queen Elizabeth Park lake were disturbed to find a dead swan that had come to some kind of gruesome end. Peter Douglas of Queen Elizabeth Park Boats believes the black swan attacked by people and dumped, but admits that is just a theory. PIERS FULLER/ FAIRFAX NZ The lake is popular with paddle boaters and visitors. PIERS FULLER/ FAIRFAX NZ A dead swan was found in Masterton's Queen Elizabeth Park lake on Sunday morning. Masterton District Council moved to notify the park staff to remove the dead bird on Sunday afternoon.

Source: Stuff July 02, 2017 04:07 UTC