A disturbing incident unfolded near The Mailbox in Birmingham, where a man reportedly used his bicycle to deliberately run over geese along the canal. The heartless act, which took place on May 30, involved the cyclist chasing a family of Canada geese, including six goslings, for over 100 yards.
Witness Confronts Cyclist
A witness, who described himself as 'genuinely shocked,' confronted the man after observing the harassment. The cyclist claimed he did not want the geese on the estate, but the witness argued that there is no justification for deliberately frightening wild animals with young chicks.
Reddit Post Raises Awareness
The witness took to Reddit to share his experience, hoping to encourage others to challenge similar behavior. He noted that the geese were clearly distressed and trying to escape, and the pursuit continued all the way to the Premier Inn.
BirminghamLive has contacted the RSPCA and West Midlands Police for comment on the incident, which has sparked outrage among local residents and animal lovers.
