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Swan Rescued After Train Collision
16 Apr
Summary
- Rail staff rescued an injured swan from train tracks.
- The swan sustained a broken wing and leg injury.
- The bird is now recovering at a specialized animal sanctuary.
A swan narrowly escaped a more serious fate after being struck by a train on Thursday morning, prompting a rescue operation by rail staff. The incident occurred on the Wraysbury line, causing brief travel delays for commuters heading towards London Waterloo from Windsor.
Network Rail and South Western Railway staff collaborated to safely remove the injured bird from the tracks. Mobile operations manager Jorge, described as a 'wildlife whisperer,' was instrumental in the bird's peaceful surrender.
The swan was transported to the Swan Sanctuary in Shepperton, where veterinarians are providing specialized care. It has been treated for a broken wing and a leg injury, and its condition is being closely monitored for potential surgery.
