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My Swimming Skills
It's unsafe to pass on the shoulder!
Scout "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I think I'll pass on that. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "Maxprop" wrote in message nk.net... "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... 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 |
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