Teens Arrested for Killing and Eating Beloved New York Village Swan

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Three teenagers in Manlius, New York, stole and killed a beloved swan named Faye, mistaking it for a "very large duck," and then ate it. The swans have been living in the village since 1905, and residents have a deep appreciation for them. The teenagers were charged with felony counts of grand larceny and criminal mischief, as well as misdemeanor counts of conspiracy of theft and criminal trespassing. The incident has shocked the community, and officials hope to continue the village's long tradition of having swans at the pond.
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