‘Racist’ swans are ‘bullying Indian students’ at Warwick University

There have been complaints of 'racist' swans targeting Indian students at Warwick University. Yes, really.

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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The swans are reportedly terrorising students at Warwick University, standing guard at a campus footbridge to stop them from crossing.

"She's a true right winger that's for sure - they certainly seem to be racially motivated incidents"

And the birds - who are currently in their mating season - are apparently being particularly aggressive towards students of Indian descent.

Speaking with The Mirror, one unnamed student explained: "I am from India, and they attack me especially - they focus straight on me.

"We have been warned that the swans will be a bit feisty at this time of year, but they go for me all year round.

"I think they don't like too many Indians in England - maybe the swans here are a little bit racist."

The student added that he felt 'bullied' by the swans, saying: "These swans are very annoying, and the students feel as though they are being bullied."

Apparently the swans are targeting Indian students, although the university has dismissed the claims
Apparently the swans are targeting Indian students, although the university has dismissed the claims

Another student revealed, when speaking with The Telegraph, that the birds are (pun not intended) seriously "right wing":

"It's bizarre, she doesn't seem to like foreigners and attacks them to defend her nest.

"She's a true right winger that's for sure - they certainly seem to be racially motivated incidents.

"It's scary as I know they can some damage, its safer now she's been fenced off so nobody gets hurt."

A spokesman from Warwick University said that, while the birds are particularly territorial during the March to May breeding season, the swans are NOT racist.

They insisted: "We are blessed over 50 types of birds on campus and simple common sense tells most people to give any bird more space when it is protecting a nest, particularly if they are a large bird.

"The story arose after a student was contacted about something they had posted on social media that they intended to be humorous. The student is greatly saddened to see how a flippant remark they then made was reported.

"The student says that they now both regret and withdraw that remark."

Phew!

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