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Wild goose chase. Actually, the Canada goose in the picture wasn't hard to catch yesterday, as its feet were stuck in the frozen surface of the harbor(...)

Date1/15/1975

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Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Wild goose chase. Actually; the Canada goose in the picture wasn't hard to catch yesterday; as its feet were stuck in the frozen surface of the harbor. Toronto Harbor policeman Leo Parwicki wore a life preserver and was roped to a colleague on shore to prevent mishaps as he rescued two geese. Humane society official took them to shelter to recuperate.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112779F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Harbour

Province or state:Ontario

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