A rail passenger attempted to board a train with his pony but station staff said “neigh”.
The commuter arrived at the station in North Wales and tried to buy a ticket for himself and the animal for the 7.02 p.m. service from Wrexham to Holyhead.
Despite being told that large animals were not allowed in the carriages, he put the pony into a lift and took it down to the platform.
It is not known why he wanted to transport the animal on the train.
The man eventually left the station – with his pony – when he was denied permission to board the service.
Arriva Trains Wales has released CCTV of the incident, which took place last Saturday.
A spokeswoman said: “We allow dogs and small animals to travel onboard trains.
“All animals, except dogs, must be conveyed within a fully-enclosed basket or pet carrier with dimensions not exceeding 85cm x 60cm x 60cm. “Large animals, including horses and ponies, which may pose a risk to the general public, are not permitted to travel.” (PA)
Eats 25,000 Big Macs
A retired prison guard in Wisconsin has eaten his 25,000th Big Mac, 39 years to the day after eating his first.
Don Gorske was honoured after reaching the meaty milestone during a ceremony at a McDonald’s in his hometown of Fond du Lac.
Guinness World Records recognised Gorske’s feat three years and 2,000 Big Macs ago, and the 59-year-old says he has no desire to stop.
The loyal McDonald’s customer said: “I plan on eating Big Macs until I die.”
The sign beneath the golden arches read Congrats Don Gorske 25000 Big Macs.
Before he ate No. 25,000, he showed dozens of onlookers many of the different styles of cartons he has collected over the years and other Big Mac-related stories. (PA)
Doomsday pet recue
When judgment day comes – which some US Christian fundamentalists insist will happen on Saturday – have you thought about what you’re going to do with the family dog and cat? In 26 US states, you could have them rescued and adopted by enterprising atheists who have set up a business to care for the animal companions of any Christians who are selected to go to heaven when Jesus Christ comes back.
“You’ve committed your life to Jesus. You know you’re saved. But when the Rapture comes, what’s to become of your loving pets who are left behind?” Eternal Earth-Bound Pets says on its website, offering to “take that burden off your mind”.
The post-doomsday pet rescue service already has 259 clients, who have paid $135 for the first pet. (AFP)
Dr Death charged with fraud
German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, dubbed “Doctor Death” for his technique of preserving and displaying dead bodies as artworks, has been charged with tax evasion, authorities said yesterday.
Three firms owned by Mr von Hagens allegedly employed improperly registered Polish workers, leaving the state 450,000 euros out of pocket in unpaid taxes and welfare contributions, prosecutors said.
Mr von Hagens, 66, said in January that he was terminally ill with Parkinson’s disease and that he intended to have his dead body put on display using the “plastination” process that he invented.
The process involves skinning the body parts and preserving them with a synthetic resin, laying bare the naked muscles, nerves and tendons. In 2009, he put on an exhibition in Berlin showing dead bodies having sex. (AFP)