Swan dies from 'catastrophic' attack injuries
48 minutes agoThe RSPCA said an officer was sent to Langold Country Park in Worksop on 25 May to collect the bird after it was found on a path.The charity believes it was attacked by a dog and has reminded owners to be vigilant, especially during the nesting season.RSPCA animal rescue officer Katie Hetherington said: "He had possibly the worst break to a wing that I've ever seen in a bird - it had completely snapped.
"He'd somehow managed to drag himself on to the path although it was clear when I arrived that his injuries were not survivable."He is thought to have been one of several mating pairs who reside on the lake at the park, and may - along with his partner - have been incubating eggs. Ms Hetherington added: "Even though a dog was not immediately seen, it's difficult to think what else could have caused such catastrophic injuries."
Dog owners have a legal responsibility under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to keep their dogs under control in public places.Follow BBC East Midlands on
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