Church wardens say they were preparing for a service when they heard footsteps above them
Firefighters were called by the RSPCA to assist in getting the swan from the church roofA swan's prayer for help was answered after being rescued from a church roof.
Warden Chris Newman then went to the roof and found the swan before trying to encourage her off - but she refused to budge.Mr Newman said she was "one very lucky swan" as wardens and some of the congregation were inside the church at the time to assist.Image source,The church warden climbed up the bell tower and was able to spot the swan on the pitched apex roof - some 20ft above the ground.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was contacted to help and managed to secure the swan, who did not suffer any injuries.Due to the size and weight of most swans, large areas of open land or water are usually required to successfully take off. "When I discovered the swan it was quite a surprise - when I found her she was just sat there and looking at me."
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