Polson Park’s ambassador is being remembered fondly. Duchess the swan was found dead at the park’s pond Tuesday morning. It’s believed the trauma of the injury and the stress of the situation was too much for her ,” said Courtenay Pitcher, the city’s communications officer. Duchess was injured last week in what may have been an attack by a dog or coyote. She was treated at a veterinary clinic and after a short recovery was released back into Polson Park late Friday. Duchess was about 25 years old and she had lived in the park her whole life. “She lived for five or six years longer than most swans do,” said Pitcher. As a fixture in Polson Park, Duchess was extremely popular among visitors, and particularly children. She was also known to help city workers with their chores, including Ron Gibson, who has cared for Duchess and developed a special relationship with the bird. “He’s very upset and grieving for a friend,” said Pitcher. Duchess will be buried in Polson Park and a plaque will be installed in her memory.
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