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Summary:ENGLAND: London:
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SWANS Grease removed from plumage of swans by RSPCA men on Thames
THAMES RIVER. Thames swans covered in grease have cleaning by RSPCA men
Animals - Wild
oil spill, waterfowl, birds, feathers, oily, water pollution, oil and gas industry, contaminated, contamination
Embargoed:21st August 1951 13:00
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Location:England, United Kingdom
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Country:United Kingdom
Topics:Nature / Environment
Reuters ID:LVA8EH1YHPJKSG5Q17VDT9JZ91EJ
Story Text: The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) removes oil discharged from passing ships that finds its way onto the swans of the River Thames
Copyright Holder:GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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