Monica Reed

An unlikely 37 year friendship

Photo: Shutterstock

An unlikely 37 year friendship

A retired postman in Turkey’s western Edirne province, found a wounded female swan 37 years ago. The man, Recep Mirzan, was in this car with a group of friends, taking a shortcut, when they noticed a swan with a broken wing in an empty field.

Mirzan, caught the swan and took her in to protect her from predators, keeping her in the car until he could take her home.

Garip the swan has lived on Mirzan’s farm ever since. In case you want to know, Garip translates to “bizarre” but is also used to describe those who are down on their luck.

Whenever she is out of her pen, Garip follows Mirzan around the farm as he works his farm or even follows him around on evening walks.

https://youtu.be/ECruN73MxWw

News from ClarksvilleNow.com

Clockwise from the top left, School Board immigration debate, THP chase crash, Gary the Guardrail and Keke's Breakfast Cafe.

yesterday in News

News in Clarksville: Book ban upended, immigration debate, THP chase crash and other top stories this week

Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week, including a judge overturning a Fort Campbell Schools book ban and a debate over undocumented students.

Friday in Crime, News

Men from Nashville, Murfreesboro arrested in Clarksville Walmart bank robbery

One man from Murfreesboro and another from Nashville have been arrested in this week’s robbery of a bank in a Clarksville Walmart.

Friday in News, Opinion, Podcasts, The Clarksville Rundown

The Clarksville Rundown: Should local School Board weigh in on immigration? | PODCAST

A state move to deny enrollment to undocumented students recently came up at the School Board. But is it the local board’s business to weigh in on these issues?

Friday in News

Montgomery County Trustee, Clarksville Finance and Revenue partner to simplify tax process

The Montgomery County Trustee’s Office and the City of Clarksville are partnering during the property tax season for the sixth consecutive year to simplify the process for tax freeze, tax relief recipients, and taxpayers.

Thursday in Business, News

River Club looking to expand, add 1-story covered hitting bay

The River Club Golf and Learning Center is planning to build a one-story, covered hitting bay facility at their location in Clarksville.