A member of the public called for help after spotting the swan on Friday Credit: RSPCA
A swan has been rescued in Mexborough after getting herself stuck between the wooden slats of a lock gate.
Firefighters from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue joined the RSPCA to help free the bird from Swinton Lock, off Ferry Boat Lane on Friday 25 September after a member of the public spotted the swan in trouble.
RSPCA Inspector Sara Jordan said:
The swan was trapped at Swinton Lock Credit: RSPCA
She added:
The bird is now recovering at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Cheshire before being released back into the wild.
