That's that the CHP told me. Sigh...

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"Scout" wrote in message
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It's unsafe to pass on the shoulder!
Scout

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I think I'll pass on that.

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Oh no....

Mute swans have become a problem in the Midwest this year. They have
proliferated to the point that there are insufficient "territories"
for the mated pairs. Mute swans are highly territorial, willing to
fight all interlopers who enter their space, especially when mated
(they mate for life) and have signets present. I've watched them
chase jet skiers (yeah!) and swimmers all over the place. The DNRs
for both Michigan and Indiana are considering allowing hunters to
shoot a limited number of them. There have been recorded episodes in
which the swans have kept swimmers from reaching shore, almost
drowning two children. And several jet ski riders or passengers have
been knocked off their machines with minor injuries. At least one dog
has been drowned by a mute swan in Michigan. The birds can weigh up
to 39 lbs. and have a wingspan of nearly 6'. We aren't seeing many
Canada geese this year, probably because the swans are driving them
away from our lake.

They don't bother me all that much, at least not when I'm carrying a
double-ended paddle when kayaking. Makes an excellent swan-repeller.

Yeah, but you used to be a power boater! :-)

I still am. You should see my shoulders.

Max