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Pentu the Swan Arrives from Chicago

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Buckhorn Inn Staff Member Paul Shippers Escorts Pentu to Buckhorn Inn Pond

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Pentu just loves being back on the water. She said no more airplane trips for her. She found the airport search she had to go through altogether too familiar.

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Teller comes over to see what's happening. Raised wings indicate fear and aggression.

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After just a few minutes, both swans settle down, lowering their wings. Teller has kept Pentu company all day today. He's already accepting his role as her protector. If all continues well, we will release Pentu from her cage tomorrow.