Numerous peacocks and peahens are missing from the Ryde Hotel, likely stolen, after a witness reported seeing two men capturing one bird. The hotel staff conducted a count and found only four birds remaining. Valued at $2,000 for males and $1,000 for females, the loss is significant. The peacocks had become a defining feature of the hotel after being introduced 14 years ago and had formed strong bonds with the staff, who treated them as pets. Authorities are investigating the incident as a property crime.
The male birds are valued at $2,000 each and the peahens at $1,000 each, indicating the significant financial loss to the Ryde Hotel following the theft.
We're not sure why anyone would do anything like this, but the staff is absolutely heartbroken, highlighting the emotional impact of the birds’ disappearance on the hotel staff.
Since the news about the missing birds became public, people have been calling the hotel with tips and possible sightings, indicating community concern and involvement in the case.
Baba, the hotel's biggest peacock, became like a dog, illustrating the bond between the staff and the birds and the affection they had developed over the years.
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