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Donkey's Murray or Jackson vote Donkey's Murray or Jackson vote
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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.ukThey can be sent to CommunityContacts@aberdeencity.gov.uk