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Karate Incident with Swans in Florida

Apr 28, 2025

Florida Man Arrested for Karate on Swans

Summary

  • Incident Location: Orlando, Florida, at Lake Eola
  • Date of Incident: April 27, 2018
  • Person Involved: Rocco Mantella
  • Charges: Animal cruelty

Key Details

  • Witnesses observed a man, Rocco Mantella, practicing karate on swans.
  • Mantella was seen kicking two swans in the head with significant force.
  • The swans fell to the ground as a result of the kicks.

Witness Accounts

  • Mantella practiced his kicks before attacking the swans.
  • One witness mentioned Mantella left the park walkway to target a swan.
  • Mantella reportedly laughed after seeing a witness's reaction to his actions.

Legal Actions

  • Rocco Mantella was arrested by Orlando Police.
  • He was charged with cruelty to animals following the incident.

Additional Information

  • The incident was reported by WESH and published on April 27, 2018.
  • The article is tagged under Trending, News, Talkers.

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