Overview

• Parks manager Quin Malott says six swans vanished from Lake Victoria without a trace after he noticed three missing the previous day.
• After days of searches along the river and stormwater ponds, five birds remain at large across Stratford.
• Residents reported one swan in the city’s north end, and crews planned a recovery effort on Thursday.
• Officials have not determined a cause, noting possibilities that include theft, birds hiding in dense vegetation, or inadequate wing alterations that allowed flight.
• The flock numbers about 18 swans tied to Stratford’s park and festival identity, and residents have been calling in concerns and tips.