{
  "id": 70794,
  "title": "Black swan slapped, forced to inhale vape fumes, court hears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/black-swan-slapped-forced-to-inhale-vape-fumes-court-hears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T04:38:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/swan-slapped-forced-to-inhale-vape-in-social-media-video/106989900"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two teenage boys appeared in court this morning, charged with animal cruelty for allegedly mistreating a black swan. The incident transpired near Endeavour Island in Mandurah, south of Perth. The boys, accompanied by their families, were traveling in an inflatable boat when they discovered the swan had a fishing lure stuck in its neck. One of the boys removed the lure, prompting the other to grab the swan by its feet, restrain its neck, and force vape fumes into its beak before slapping it. The boy who removed the lure admitted guilt to one count of causing unnecessary harm to an animal, expressing deep regret and offering a sincere apology. Both boys are to undergo psychological evaluations, with the court expressing dismay at the heinous actions. They have been granted bail and will return to court in the near future.",
  "summary": "Two teenage boys appear in court charged with animal cruelty after allegedly forcing a black swan to inhale fumes from a vape in a video shared on social media.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two teenage boys charged with animal cruelty in Mandurah.",
    "One boy removed fishing lure, other forced vape fumes into swan's beak.",
    "Both boys to undergo psychological evaluations; granted bail."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}