by EMMA MISIASZEK | WTVHTue, May 30th 2023, 11:38 AM PDT
Manny and Faye with their four baby swans. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Kirby via Chime In)
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MANLIUS, N.Y. (WTVH) — Faye, the famous resident of Manlius’ Swan Pond and mother of four baby swans, has been killed, according to authorities in New York.
The Manlius Police Department said three people have been arrested in connection to the swan’s death, including Eman Hussan, 18, of Syracuse, as well as a 16 year-old and a 17-year-old.
A source familiar with the investigation into Faye’s death confirms she was stolen by the 16-year-old and then eaten on Memorial Day by the teen’s family.
FILE – Faye, the iconic mother swan of the Manlius Swan Pond. (Photo courtesy of Katya Waters via Chime In)
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The three were arrested on the following charges:
- Third-degree grand larceny
- Second-degree criminal mischief
- Fifth-degree conspiracy
- Third-degree criminal trespassing
The two juveniles were released to their parents on appearance tickets to appear in court, as required by law, while Hussan was transported to await his arraignment.
According to a social media post from police, the four cygnets were located Tuesday morning and are safe and healthy.
Two of the cygnets were found at Black Friday Bins in the Shop City Plaza in Salina. Upon further investigation, police located the two remaining cygnets at a home in Syracuse.
Sgt. Ken Hatter confirmed police were told Faye and the cygnets were missing after the Memorial Day parade on Monday. Faye had been last seen Saturday morning during a feeding, police said.
A “Welcome to Manlius” banner featuring a picture of a swan. (Photo by CNY Central)
Manny, the father of the four cygnets, was not removed from the pond.
Manlius has been synonymous with swans for generations. For more than 100 years, the Swan Pond has served as a village landmark and signs throughout the village proudly display a swan logo.
In 1905, swans were first introduced to the pond. Typically, the male and female, Manny and Faye, produce cygnets around Memorial Day or shortly after.
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The State Department of Environmental Conservation considers mute swans an invasive species, so the village is only allowed to keep Manny and Faye.
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No such luck these freaks would get jail time and massive fines…
Could not believe this. 😦
The worst thing was these lying, useless sacks pretended not to know they were swans. It’s only on the town banners and associated with this town for years.