Stranded swan rescued from reservoir near Chichester

A stricken swan had to be rescued after being trapped for several days.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Oct 2016, 08:30 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:57 BST

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RSPCA members with a fire officer after rescuing the swan

The water level had dropped at a reservoir in Drayton, leaving the animal without enough room to take off.

On Tuesday, October 11, RSPCA officers joined firefighters in using an extended ladder to free the stranded bird.

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Marie said: “Ourselves and fire and rescue did a joint operation to rescue the swan and reunite with its mate on a nearby lake.”

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