The Most Dog Friendly Community Online
Join Dog Forum to Discuss Breeds, Training, Food and More

I did a good thing

JoanneF

Well-Known Member
Moderator
Registered
Messages
5,827
Reaction score
5,434
Points
113

Join our free community today.

Connect with other like-minded dog lovers!

Login or Register
Well, I tried. We are on the Bodensee in Germany and there is a wildlife reserve with lots of birds. Mr F noticed the one in the photo below was keeping very close to the yellow buoy. Sorry the photo is blurry, it's too bright sunshine here to get it on my phone.

20190918_133050-jpg.416936


Out with the binoculars and we could see a cord from the buoy round its neck. It's about 50 metres from the shore. So I put on a swimsuit, tied a pair of scissors round my neck and hoped the bird had seen the YouTube videos of animals being really calm while being rescued.

I swam out to it and it was still being quite calm, which I took as a good sign. Then I found out why. Plastic ducks tend not to panic! Who thought it was a good idea to put a freakin' PLASTIC bird where people might think it needed help! But I suppose it's the thought that counts ...
 
ROFL!!!!!! Your pic doesn't show up, sadly... I'm assuming Mr F videoed the whole thing and will be sharing it all over the internet? :)
 
Oh blimey! What an anti-climax, but you're right, you did the right thing (I do wonder if someone was hiding somewhere filming your rescue attempt :eek:).
 
Excellent one Joanne, maybe we will see the video on" it'l be Alright on the Day" :rolleyes::rolleyes::oops:

Come on Mr F, get the video sent in.:D:D
 
It's now become a 'thing' with other people swimming out to the plastic bird and lifting it out of the water. I wonder how often this happens. At least all the other campers have a good story to tell their friends when the get home - 'then this daft woman got in the water, swam out and ... '
 
At least you cared enough to try.
Last year while out walking OH and I saw a swan with what looked like a yellow plastic bag round its neck. OH called the animal rescue while I tried to get a good look through the camera.. the plastic had numbers on it and as I gave the news to OH he was being told by a very amused animal officer that this is a tag so that scientists can track the swans movements...
Oops
 

Welcome to Dog Forum!

Join our vibrant online community dedicated to all things canine. Whether you're a seasoned owner or new to the world of dogs, our forum is your go-to hub for sharing stories, seeking advice, and connecting with fellow dog lovers. From training tips to health concerns, we cover it all. Register now and unleash the full potential of your dog-loving experience!

Login or Register
Back
Top