So a predator has gotten 2 of them? And the only one left is hanging with the geese? They will fly off and this Runner will be left on its own. Maybe chase him on to the shore and have some friends there to help you get him? Someone in the canoe to try and keep him out of the river? our river is...
They are around especially this time of year when feeding pups. I've seen both during the day.
I hope you find they have just floated down stream.
Please let us know.
Can you walk along the river to see if they may have gotten in it took them downstream? is your property fenced? possibly a fox or coyote took them they have kits right now and will be looking for easy prey. We even had an article in our local paper about sightings of coyotes now because they...