池の白鳥を殺して食用にした疑い、高校生3人を逮捕 米NY州

Three high school students arrested on suspicion of killing pond swans for food New York State

Three high school students arrested on suspicion of killing pond swans for food New York State
米ニューヨーク州シラキュース郊外で、町の人気者だった白鳥を殺して肉を食用にし、この白鳥から生まれたひな4羽を連れ去ったとして、10代の3人組が逮捕されました

A trio of teenagers have been arrested outside Syracuse, New York, for allegedly killing the city’s favorite swan for meat and kidnapping the swan’s four chicks.

A trio of teenagers have been arrested outside Syracuse, New York, for allegedly killing the city’s favorite swan for meat and kidnapping the swan’s four chicks.
3人は16~18歳で、同じ高校に通う生徒です

The three are aged 16-18 and attend the same high school.

The three are aged 16-18 and attend the same high school.
重大な窃盗と器物損壊、共謀、不法侵入などの疑いがかけられています

Charges include serious theft, vandalism, conspiracy and trespassing.

Charges include serious theft, vandalism, conspiracy and trespassing.
地元警察の責任者が5月31日の記者会見で語ったところによると、29日に池から雌の白鳥「フェイ」と生後数カ月のひな4羽がいなくなったという通報がありました

A local police chief said at a press conference on May 31 that a female swan ”Fei” and four several-month-old chicks had disappeared from the pond on the 29th.

A local police chief said at a press conference on May 31 that a female swan ”Fei” and four several-month-old chicks had disappeared from the pond on the 29th.
ニューヨーク州では白鳥の狩猟が禁止されています

Swan hunting is prohibited in New York State

Swan hunting is prohibited in New York State
この町には1905年から白鳥が飛来し、地元当局が世話をしてえさを与えてきました

The town has been home to swans since 1905, cared for and fed by local authorities.

The town has been home to swans since 1905, cared for and fed by local authorities.
池には今後、防犯カメラが設置される見通しです

Security cameras are expected to be installed in the pond in the future.

Security cameras are expected to be installed in the pond in the future.