Teens charged with animal cruelty after alleged horror video of vile act forcing vape down black swan’s throat
Summary
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 13 from Erskine, Western Australia, were charged with causing unnecessary harm to a black swan after a viral video showed them striking the bird and forcing vape fumes into its beak. Prosecutors say they removed a lure from the swan’s neck before one teen force‑fed vape into its beak, while the other struck it on the head. Both were granted bail with conditions; the 16‑year‑old’s case is set for Rockingham Children’s Court on September 3, and the 13‑year‑old’s case is scheduled for Mandurah Children’s Court on September 14.
(Source:PerthNow)