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A council's new-born baby donkey could be named after either Michael Jackson or Andy Murray. | A council's new-born baby donkey could be named after either Michael Jackson or Andy Murray. |
The donkey was born at Aberdeen's Pet's Corner at Hazlehead Park just as Andy Murray beat Stanislas Wawrinka in Monday night's Wimbledon epic. | The donkey was born at Aberdeen's Pet's Corner at Hazlehead Park just as Andy Murray beat Stanislas Wawrinka in Monday night's Wimbledon epic. |
However, naming it Jackson, after the singer's recent death, has emerged as a rival to fellow contender Andy. | However, naming it Jackson, after the singer's recent death, has emerged as a rival to fellow contender Andy. |
Aberdeen City Council said any suggestions were being sought and an official name would then be decided. | Aberdeen City Council said any suggestions were being sought and an official name would then be decided. |
Michael Jackson and Andy Murray have barely been out of recent headlines | |
A spokeswoman said: "The young donkey was a big hit with groups of school children visiting the park on their end-of-term treats. The favourite suggestions from the youngsters were Andy and Jackson. | A spokeswoman said: "The young donkey was a big hit with groups of school children visiting the park on their end-of-term treats. The favourite suggestions from the youngsters were Andy and Jackson. |
"This is a bit of fun to get the community involved in naming the latest addition to Pet's Corner. Baby animals are always very popular with visitors to the park." | "This is a bit of fun to get the community involved in naming the latest addition to Pet's Corner. Baby animals are always very popular with visitors to the park." |
"The public are clearly keen to have their say in naming the foal and we'd encourage them to do so by emailing the council with their suggestions." | "The public are clearly keen to have their say in naming the foal and we'd encourage them to do so by emailing the council with their suggestions." |
They can be sent to CommunityContacts@aberdeencity.gov.uk | They can be sent to CommunityContacts@aberdeencity.gov.uk |
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