Newport swan’s remains sent for examination
Thursday 31st March 2011, 4:29PM BST.
The body of a swan found dead on a Shropshire canal has been sent to a specialist laboratory for a post mortem examination.
Albert, who was 14, was found dead on Newport’s canal by a member of the public on Tuesday.
The bird hit the headlines after being embroiled in a bitter love triangle with love rival Louis last month.
Results of the tests are due in seven to 10 days.
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