The male bird was put to sleep after suffering a broken wing, broken foot and heavy blood loss
The RSPCA had to be called to a Nottinghamshire park after a swan was reportedly attacked and left with 'some of the worst injuries' the charity has ever seen. Dog owners have been reminded of their legal responsibility to keep their pets under control after the incident.
The RSPCA was alterted at around 7pm, and Kata explained the swan's right wing had been left hanging from his body. This male swan is believed to be one of several mating pairs on the lake and may have been incubating eggs with his partner. Sadly his condition was so serious following the incident that he had to be put to sleep to prevent further suffering.
"His right foot was also broken and he’d lost a substantial amount of blood. He’d somehow managed to drag himself onto the path although it was clear when I arrived that his injuries were not survivable. The sight of this terribly wounded swan is something that will stay with me for quite some time.
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