Tower of London's Queen raven missing, presumed dead
13 Jan, 2021 09:29 PM
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Beefeaters: A Tower raven and a Yeoman Warder outside the historic palace. Photo / Historic Royal Palaces
Beefeaters: A Tower raven and a Yeoman Warder outside the historic palace. Photo / Historic Royal Palaces
NZ Herald
The ruler of the roost at the Tower of London is missing, presumed dead causing upset for staff at the fortress and superstitious tourists.
Merlina the "Queen raven" has not been seen for weeks according to the tower, which has Yeomen fearing the worst.
"Though it isn't unusual for our ravens to roam outside the walls, free-spirited Merlina has previously always returned to the Tower and to the Ravenmaster and his team, with whom she shared a wonderfully close bond," said the Tower.