A mute swan, beloved by some, was set to be euthanized after wildlife officials deemed him dangerously aggressive. Then something unexpected happened. By Ed Shanahan When Friday began, Alfie the ...

Three teenagers from suburban Syracuse have been accused of killing a beloved swan named Faye in a pond in Manlius, New York, and then cooking and eating her, allegedly thinking she was a large duck.

NYC bandits kidnap swan in bird-brained scheme, but mystery remains over its fate By . Nicole Rosenthal. Published June 24, 2025, 6:33 p.m. ET.