SWAN ATTACKS PONY
RANGER TO THE RESCUE. A fierce attack by a swan on a runawiay pony that had plunged into' the water took plae& 'ih -ohe of the Pen Pond's ili Richmond Park recently. . " ■The pony, which ; helorigs to- the jnity to enjoy a little gallop on his own. ' " "" "I ran after him," said the trainey, "hut he daShed into the pond, ahd started to - swim toward the" opposite bank, with only th'e top of his nose showing. "He had covered about a hundred yards when a large swan which 'apparently resented the intrusion, fiercely attacked" him. "For half an hour the pony swam desperately ahout the pond, trying to sh'ake off his assailant. Finally the park ranger waded out into the water, beat. the swan off, and led Joey to shore. "The pony appeared to be none the worse for his adventure." Equfestrian 'Club, Richmond, England, ahd is aptly named Joey the Giowxij was being led through' the park by his trainer with a small girl pupil on his ha,ck. When the gi'rl dismounted for a few mihufes, Joey toolc an bpportu-
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 630, 7 September 1933, Page 2
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184SWAN ATTACKS PONY Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 630, 7 September 1933, Page 2
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