Goose Causing Power Outage An Interesting Tidbit from 2012

Editor's note: Looking back on 2012, there were a lot of ups and downs experienced by the Port Washington and Saukville community.

While the good times are often easier to remember, it's important to also take note of the tragic events that mold the community and bring its members together — and to never let go of the memories of those we have lost, who meant so much.

This series of Top 10 stores in Port Washington and Saukville takes a look at some of the most memorable moments here this year. The top 10 stories were chosen based on qualifications such as the number of readers on an article and the amount of Facebook "likes" or "recommendations" it had, as well as community impact — among other considerations.

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The No. 9 story goes way back to January, when a goose caused a power outage in Port Washington.

Early speculation was that a duck or other animal may have been to blame for the outage, but We Energies spokesperson Brian Manthey was eventually able to confirm the actual culprit: a goose.

"Apparently the goose may have survived, it may have actually just hit the wire," he said. "These geese are so big that … they knock it down on their own."