The small island town is now mourning the death of its favourite duck and netizens around the world are sharing their goodbye messages on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Trevor was the only duck of his kind living in Niue and was nothing less than a celebrity in the tiny nation, reported BBC.
The mallard came to Niue in 2018 and found instant fame after a New Zealand journalist discovered his makeshift home was used for direction in the island.
“What a sad way for the journey of Trevor the Duck - Niue to end. He flew/blew to Niue in a storm about a year ago, chose to live in The Puddle by the side of the road, won the hearts of so many locals and tourists, he became a global celebrity and promoter of Niue. Taken too soon by a dog. Rest in Peace Trevor - you were a very cool duck!,” After the news of his death went viral on social media, chief executive of the Niue Chamber of Commerce, Rae Findlay, expressed sorrow.
"He captivated the locals, of which there are only 1,600 in Niue, and the 9,000 visitors to Niue each year. He will definitely be missed, he captured many hearts and even the rooster, the chicken, and the weka were looking a little forlorn today wandering around the near-dry puddle," Findlay told Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Many netizens were heartbroken after the news of Trevor’s death broke. One user wrote, “OMG, that is awful. I'm so sorry. But I am heartened by the efforts of you locals and others who did everything you could to look after this little guy who made his way onto your shores.”
"Thank you, Trevor, for brightening my days with your outlook on life from the puddle," wrote another
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