CHRISTMAS shoppers in Swansea were left stunned as an exhausted swan was spotted struggling outside the Outfit store in the Morfa area.
A sizeable local crowd had gathered to watch the swan at the Morfa Bay shopping precinct on Thursday (Dec 1)
She was rescued by RSPCA, who collected her and provided overnight care, before transferring her to a specialist wildlife facility for further support. It is hoped she can be released back into the wild, after a few days – appearing fit and healthy, with only a small graze on her ankle.
It is thought the swan had moved to the spot, after a nearby pond froze over and the bird moved away.
RSPCA animal collection officer Ellie West said: “The winter months can be a hugely challenging time for many wildlife, including swans.
“This poor swan was absolutely exhausted, and a little shell-shocked with so many shoppers walking past.
“After collecting her, she was taken to a specialist centre for monitoring – and it is hoped she can be released back to the wild in the near future.”
The RSPCA produces advice on what a member of the public should do if they find an injured wild animal.
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