Here's what your neighbours are up to in London
Good morning from the Forest City — yes, the other London. The one that actually matters to us. Let's get into it.
You know, sometimes you read a story and you just shake your head, thinking "only here." I'm talking about those dedicated folks over in Lambton County, the "goosebusters," as they're now affectionately called, who rallied to rescue a goose absolutely coated in oil. We've all seen the pictures online, and it's just heartbreaking. But the community response? That's what really gets me.
### The Great Goose Rescue
Look, I've been covering this city for a decade, and I've seen a lot of local efforts, but the way this one came together so quickly, purely driven by concerned citizens after seeing those photos online, it's just a testament to the kind of community spirit we have around here. It wasn't a big agency jumping in first; it was people, ordinary folks, saying "we have to do something." That's the London region, isn't it? We might bicker about BRT routes and what to do with Dundas Street, but when push comes to shove, we look out for each other, even the feathered residents of our waterways.
* **The Problem:** A goose, completely covered in oil, spotted in Lambton County.
* **The Catalyst:** Photos of the distressed bird spread rapidly across social media.
* **The Response:** Volunteers, without official prompting, organized a rescue mission.
* **The Outcome:** The goose was successfully rescued and is now receiving care.
It's a reminder that our connection to the Thames River and its ecosystems runs deep, even out to our neighbours in Lambton. You see geese all along the Thames Valley Parkway, down by Harris Park, even just waddling across Richmond Row sometimes. This rescue, while happening a little ways away, really resonates with how we feel about our own local wildlife. It’s a story about people seeing a problem and fixing it, no fuss, just action. And honestly, that's a good feeling to wake up to.
Keith and the crew over at London Morning dive into these kinds of stories every day – you can catch it live at mornings.live.