Landowners questioned after 33 swans found dead

Two Donegal landowners have been interviewed regarding possible water pollution and illegal waste disposal at a lake where 33 swans were found dead in the past week.

A spokesman for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirmed that one landowner has been cautioned as investigations continue to establish the cause of death of the birds at New Lake, Dunfanaghy.

Early reports suggest the birds died as a result of poisoning caused by a pollutant in the water.