Re: Penguin saved by Train Driver

[Bill <wguest@xtra.co.nz>]

By crikey John, that driver took a risk of running late and being subject to
disciplinary action, didn't he?

Bill

John Regan wrote:

> From Christchurch Press, 2 February.
>
> Train spotting
>
> A TRAIN DRIVER was startled to see a young penguin lying close to the track
> about 15km north of Kaikoura. He managed to stop the train and radioed to
> Wellington for permission to back up the train about half a kilometre. The
> bird, which was sleeping about 40cm from the rails, barked and snapped at
> him, but nestled into his shoulder when he picked it up. The driver was
> amazed to see the bird must have climbed over rocks, crossed the busy
> highway, and then scaled a steep embankment. No wonder it was exhausted. He
> placed it safely by a small pool near the sea
>
> (No it was not me.)
>
> John Regan
> Locomotive Engineer
> reganjd@clear.net.nz
> Christchurch
> NEW ZEALAND