Saturday, 25 February 2023

You'll be all right now Jack !

From time to time we post something completely different, and this story is a little different!
What would you do if you found a duck or swan on a train?

 'Plump' duck rescued from train in London and named Jack


A “plump” duck has been rescued after being left on a train at Herne Hill Station in London.

The duck, named Jack by a rescuer, was found by a passenger on Friday evening as Southeastern railway alerted travellers to the incident on Twitter and requested its owner “please make yourself known” to station staff.

The duck’s saviour, Ann Aitken-Davies from London Wildlife Protection, said she named the bird Jack after the baby found in a handbag on a train station in The Importance of Being Ernest.

image credit PA

“Jack was in a nappy and squashed into a bag,” she told the PA news agency.

He is plump and in very good condition.

“I have no idea why he was dumped but his owner knew he would be found if left on a train.”

Jack remains with a Swan Sanctuary volunteer and will be given a permanent home there after a period of quarantine.
Above words and images from here and here

So pleased that Jack will be looked after by The Swan Sanctuary, a charity dedicated to the care and treatment of swans and waterfowl with an established worldwide reputation.

All the best Jan
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31 comments:

  1. William Kendall25 February 2023 at 22:54

    Good that he's looked after.

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  2. Tom25 February 2023 at 23:24

    ..how does a duck get on a train, did it pay its toll?

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  3. HappyK25 February 2023 at 23:31

    What an unusual story. Glad Jack is well.

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  4. Chatty Crone26 February 2023 at 00:12

    SO glad he is okay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Hena Tayeb26 February 2023 at 00:16

    Oh that's so sad. Glad he is being taken care of.

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  6. Lady Caer Morganna26 February 2023 at 00:16

    Good news! Glad Jack is doing well!

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  7. peppylady (Dora)26 February 2023 at 04:03

    Jack is a good name for him.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  8. Margaret D26 February 2023 at 04:55

    Interesting Jack was left on a train...wouldn't happen here as we don't have passenger trains.
    However, the bird is safe and being looked after and that's the main thing.

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  9. roentare26 February 2023 at 07:39

    He looks so cute!

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  10. Valerie-Jael26 February 2023 at 08:58

    Glad he will be well looked after, how sadx to just dump a helpless animal. Valerie

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  11. Donna26 February 2023 at 10:41

    Ducks really don't make good "inside" pets...very messy...but adorable.
    hugs
    Donna

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  12. eileeninmd26 February 2023 at 11:35

    Awww, poor Jack! I am glad he will have a new forever home. He is cute!

    Take care, have a great day and a happy new week.

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  13. linda26 February 2023 at 11:42

    Aw what a cute duck, I'm glad he's safe.

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  14. Victor S E Moubarak26 February 2023 at 12:46

    Did he have a ticket to travel? The last thing we want is ducks travelling without tickets. The railway company should send him a bill !!!

    God bless.

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  15. My name is Erika.26 February 2023 at 13:49

    I hope Jack has a great rest of his days someplace far away from the station and with lots of duck amenities.

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  16. Pam26 February 2023 at 15:13

    Thank goodness for the folks that step in to take care of ducks, cats, dogs, any critter in the need of assistance. He is a pretty thing.

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  17. Salty Pumpkin Studio26 February 2023 at 15:14

    Sad Jack's owner can't take care of him. Good he has a new home

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  18. Christine26 February 2023 at 15:36

    Lucky for Jack!

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  19. Sally26 February 2023 at 15:59

    Amazing story about Jack. It's a wonder why his owners just left him there. But hopefully now he'll have a good life at the sanctuary.
    xoxo

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  20. Teresa26 February 2023 at 16:40

    Me alegra que esté bien. Besos.

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  21. baili26 February 2023 at 16:44

    Nice story dear Jan

    Always good to know that humanity and goodness exists.

    Jack found a good heart that is nice
    Blessings and hugs

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  22. Shari Burke26 February 2023 at 18:15

    A happy ending for Jack!

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  23. Debbie26 February 2023 at 18:34

    this is a wonderful story, especially for jack. i'm so glad you shared it!!

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  24. Stefania26 February 2023 at 19:43

    Che bella questa anatra.
    Sono felice che la sua storia abbia avuto un lieto fine 😃

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  25. Viagens pelo Rio de Janeiro e Brasil.26 February 2023 at 20:08

    Boa tarde e um otimo domingo.
    Jack com certeza será amado e bem cuidado.
    https://viagenspelobrasilerio.blogspot.com

    Luiz Gomes.

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  26. Elderberry-Rob26 February 2023 at 22:30

    How lucky that someone kind helped him

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  27. Conniecrafter27 February 2023 at 02:04

    Well at least whoever had him left him somewhere that he could be found instead of somewhere he might have died, but you wonder how it could happen

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  28. Bleubeard and Elizabeth27 February 2023 at 06:50



    Good news for Jack. How sweet, too.

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  29. Snowbird28 February 2023 at 19:50

    Whata wonderful story! I wonder why he was abandoned, he looks well cared for.xxx

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  30. Jeanie28 February 2023 at 21:24

    I love that he was found and cared for. Good news!

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  31. Anne (cornucopia)1 March 2023 at 11:28

    Fascinating story. At least the owner left the duck somewhere where it could be rescued. A few years ago, someone in Connecticut US abandoned their Black Swan (which had clipped wings so the owner could have it as an "exotic" pet that couldn't fly away) in the reservoir, in December. It joined the Mute Swans, but the problem was: it gets cold enough for the reservoir to freeze over, and while the Mute Swans can fly away, the Black Swan could not, making it vulnerable to predators (Coyotes) in the area. Fortunately, a rescue group was able to capture the Black Swan.

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