THE RNLI has rescued a swan that become entangled in a discarded fishing line.
Volunteers from Mudeford RNLI were tasked to assist in the recovery of the swan at Stanpit Marsh over the weekend.
The swan was found among the reeds, with fishhooks in its mouth and legs.
Working with Christchurch Countryside, the RNLI crew helped to safely extract the swan before it was handed to Moyles Court based Wildlife Rescue for treatment.
Mudeford RNLI volunteer Michael Warne said: “We were pleased to be able to help the team at Christchurch Countryside and Wildlife Rescue in the recovery of this beautiful creature.
The swan was rescued by RNLI volunteers (Image: RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat)
"The RNLI will always goes to the assistance of animals as well as people in difficulty on the water.
"We’re delighted that the swan is now being looked after and hope she makes a speedy recovery."
The Mudeford Servant Atlantic 85 lifeboat has launched 29 times this year so far and launched 85 times in 2023.
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