Dublin Fire Brigade Were Called Out To Rescue A Swan Yesterday

Dublin Fire Brigade were called out to save a swan in distress at Binn's Bridge in Drumcondra yesterday evening. 

Emergency services were alerted by the Kildare Animal Foundation. 

The bird had become trapped in a lock and didn't have enough space to take off and fly out. 

A Watch from Phibsboro were called to a Swan in distress at Binn's Bridge this evening. The swan became trapped in a lock and @KildareAnimals requested our assisstance. Swans need 100mtrs to take off. The swan is being assessed and looked after by Aideen from @KildareAnimals pic.twitter.com/TDZ3aP3FxG

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) December 17, 2017

The swan was assessed by the Kildare group and appears to be healthy. 

Great work as usual by Phibsboro A Watch! 

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