A swaggering goose known as Bruce who cherished munching on chocolate and crisps has been banished from a metropolis centre after complaints his poo was a ‘health hazard.’
The wayward fowl was a well-recognized sight among the many workplace blocks and streets of Milton Keynes, Bucks, after straying from close by lakes and ponds. Cocksure Bruce was typically seen winging it as he crossed busy roads and roundabouts in rush hour.
He cherished strutting across the metropolis buildings and waddling round outdoors Morrisons, overtly approaching individuals for a cheeky snack.
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Allie Short, of Milton Keynes Swan Rescue, mentioned: “A visitor to the area had contacted the council to complain because of the goose poo. Apparently it was a health hazard which seemed ridiculous.”
(Image: Allie Short / SWNS)
Animal staff have tried to relocate the greylag goose to totally different lakes up to now.
But Bruce simply cherished city life. Geese mate for all times and rescuers suppose he used to have a lover who he stored coming again for after they vanished or probably died. Allie needed to disguise herself when accumulating the wiley creature for the ultimate time as he remembered her face.
She mentioned: “I noticed him on chilly concrete, head beneath wing quick asleep.“ I parked my automotive, placed on my baseball cap and sun shades so I wasn’t simply recognisable, and approached slowly.“
(Image: Allie Short / SWNS)
“I received shut sufficient to place meals all the way down to get Bruce’s consideration which enabled me to catch him rapidly and simply. The poor chook was skinny and weak and had been being abused by native yobs
.Allie mentioned: “He was being repeatedly chased into the roads and car parks by unruly children who were also seen to be trying to kick him. He was surrounded by roads and toxic fumes
“I could see he was absolutely filthy from the exhausts and was very hungry.”
Bruce has now been relocated to The Waterfowl Sanctuary in Cambridgeshire the place rescuers hope he’ll stay.