Swan rescued after HORRIFIC bite injury
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Swan rescues have become a rather common call for us recently and, sadly, this poor swan was one of the most horrific cases we've seen for a while...
We were called to a local park after multiple reports of a swan with bite wounds to the neck. Whilst Simon and Lawrie were soon on scene, safely catching the poor bird would prove a little difficult.
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@@xxx.118 Yes we do, they help with our fundraising :)
@@xxx.118 It doesn't help much. They do a lot of work and those few lil ads don't really help.
Poor thing! You did get rid of that one hook that made Lawrie curse so loudly the other day, I assume?
Do you guys do interview for the new members that work in this
I’m interested
The vets are magicians, next morning the swan was on his feet. Thank you for saving the bird.
Thanks so much :)
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@@HinduBoy wdym facepalm
I helps that swans seem to be pretty hardy animals.
Do you eat other birds like chickens?
To be honest, when I read the video title, I immediately assumed the swan bit Simon badly. I'm so glad he's getting better!
Haha! That would have been a very different video! Thanks for the support :)
@@wildlifeaid Simon vs angry swans compilation when?
Lol not this time at least
A swan landed in the housing estate where i live at dusk..... the police and RSPB and RSPCA did nothing for the poor thing, he was very young probably just got chased off by mum and dad.....thanks to watching you guys i was able to approach him and pick him up, i popped a towel around him to stop him flapping in the car and drove him to the local reservoir...he was a good as gold and gave a little tail wiggle as he swam off.... i know exactly why you do what you do, the feeling i had after helping him was incredible.... you are an inspiration and a teacher 💕😊
you are a saint
@@MrZoomZone Aww thank you, very kind of you 😊
Thank you !!
Oh my goodness. This poor swan had no fight left in her. It made me cry to see her sad eyes and wounds. Thank you so much for your perseverance and help.
It was so sad to see :( It's amazing to see how well she is doing now :)
@@wildlifeaid thank you for what you do. I’m happy and feel a lot of relief in reading your reply that the little swan it’s doing better. I hope the traumatic experience doesn’t impact her changing her behavior. Traumatized animals can become skittish or aggressive towards their own kind and pass al the rest of their lives in loneliness and fear.
@@wildlifeaid I'm glad she's doing better. Any idea how long she will be with you?
@@EM.1 She would have either bled out or died from a terrible infection, if not for the help from Simon's team. That's how wildlife rescue often goes.
Vergelts Gott.. so toll..Eure Rettung.. hab auch schon mal einen Schwan gerettet, Liebe Grüsse aus Bayern.
He must've been so scared being chased around the lake after that horrific attack. Poor thing. Thank you for helping.
Same .
Vicious birds not endangered. Why bother
@@Arieskie I guess we shouldn't bother with hospitals for humans then either
Yeah. Poor thing was in pain and in shock and was so scared.
That poor, poor baby.... if only all dog owners were as responsible as they should be (if it was indeed a dog)... Thank you so much for your AMAZING work 💖💕💖
Thanks so much for your support :)
I couldn't believe when I found out how much the government protects violent dog owners. If you set your dog on someone else's dog or livestock deliberately you only get a £2000 fine for it. I've been attacked several times and the gov does nothing so I just dont go to parks or beaches anymore and stick to roads. 50% of children get attacked by a dog at some point. 5m attacks per year in the USA. And yet it's not a big issue for politicians.
@@valleyshrew thats miserable! I have a severe allergy to dogs, if one breathes on me too close my throat swells up completely - even just overly friendly, untrained dogs will kill me.
government is just begging for a human death if they're going to be that lax
valleyshrew This dog culture is becoming out of control . Is completely insane
Gen Duncan It is insane this dog obsession
The swan bag is my favourite thing on this channel. Every time someone walks with their swan bag it instantly funny.
Haha thank you!
It makes me really angry that people don't have voice control over their dogs if it was a dog I also didn't realise how big swans feet are you guys are so wonderful thank you for all that you do x
It makes me really angry why dog owners can't use the amazing invention called the dog lead!!! No matter how well trained a dog is when the instinct kicks in it will attack a prey species but if its on a lead it can't get at things the same but off course dog owners are lazy & if the dog is on a lead you have to walk it further then if its off a lead running around.
Indeed carrying a swan physically all by himself was a great feat at Simon's age.
Yep it is good old Simon ☺@@AxelOlsson-ks2gu ♥
Your team makes me so proud to be British where you actually care about wildlife thank you
Thanks so much, that's very kind of you to say!
Im proud of him too, but not British. Proud EU...uhmm, oops nvm...
Proud to be human. For once.
I am not British (South African), but I am also proud of you! 💙💙
In Ireland some of the wildlife careers are from England. Hedgehog needing help - there is someone from England for that, Otters, and Seals the same. English people respect wildlife much more that Irish people, which is a big cultural difference, sadly. (But people are learning)
Thank you for saving the swan! ❤️
Thanks so much for your support :)
This is why dogs need to have excellent recall or they shouldn't be off lead at all. Poor thing. So glad it was a happy ending!
Many thanks. We are glad she was ok too!
@@wildlifeaid
They shouldn't be off lead without being in their own fenced yard. The time of free running with your dog is sadly over. It can not continue.
@@julieenslow5915 with most city parks in London, officers won't hesitate to issue you a big fine if catching you with a dog not on a lead.
@@alvexok5523
Excellent to hear that.
That is not nice to say to a dog because a dog didn't do anything things to you
A very lucky swan! 1) surviving that bite. 2) Having Wildlife Aid there!!!!!!!!
Nothing like getting help when you need it .
She looked so frightened. She tried to swim and flap away till she had no energy and just let whatever you want to do with her. Best wishes for recovery!
It was tough to watch. But you do know that had they not done that - the swan most likely would not have survived. It needed fluids, antibiotics and help with the wound which included surgery. Then quiet healing time, with vet attention. Without all that? I expect it would have quietly died.
@Hector Doggenzilla
But they caught her! So we have to wait and hope she recovers.
A dog is a dog is a dog
It never ceases to delight me seeing cases like this where they're brought from the brink of death back to proper health and fiestyness. What an amazing process to be a part of =D
Thank you! It's a massive privilege and always causes a lump in the throat :)
Poor swan! Bless your souls for catching and helping it!
Thanks so much :)
Poor guy. Things didn’t look so good at first, but he looks like he’s well on his way to complete recovery and release! Thank you for all that you do for wildlife!
Thanks so much for the support :)
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I wish all animals got help like this! :(
We do our best to help as many as we can! :)
@@wildlifeaid I put you people right up there with the NHS and that's not anything untoward the NHS.
yeah mosquitos, flies, locust etc.
@@rediponto9588 they're not animals clever cloggs.
Even people aren't getting help like this
Poor swan! They always remind me of those telescopes on submarines, thank you for your care towards this beautiful bird!
yes they are telescopic flap-flaps :)
periscope
I’m tired of hearing/reading about dog attacking wild animals and livestock. People need to take responsibility and train their dogs or keep them on a leash. Thank you for everything you and the team do, Simon.
@Hector Doggenzilla Ridiculous question since that topic has nothing to do with this channel or the video. Thanks for playing.
Part of training is trusting them at some point, and expecting them to fail. Even the best trained dogs will have moments of forgetfulness. I also not saying this as an excuse, but to explain that it's the same mentality as riding a mororcycle: it's not if you get in a wreck it's when you get in a wreck.
Dogs have a prey drive. This is also why it is recommended that you do not leave smaller animals alone with dogs ever, even well trained ones. They _are_ still predators.
Keep them on a leash around wild animals,sheep and cattle
Nearly every year cattle attack (and sometimes kill) both dogs and owners, generally cows that are protecting their calves from loose,out of control dogs
Out of control,unleashed dogs are a danger to other animals, their owner's,other people and themselves
This will keep up until we ban all pitbulls
Poor swan. The people who took the time to rescue it and take care of its injuries are real heroes. It didn’t have a chance, but the people with kindness in their hearts gave it another chance.
I was so glad to hear that little happy honk when he got to the exercise pond! You all did such a great job bringing him back from the brink.
Thanks so much :)
Billion times Thank you so much 🙏
There’s a public pond by my house that geese love to swim in.(sadly no swans) It always makes me upset when I see people walking their dogs without a leash. The dogs try to chase the geese and it scares them. Luckily, I haven’t seen a dog get a goose, but it’s still stressful for the geese to have a dog chasing them into the water. I wish people could be responsible with their dogs.
This clip shows what great teamwork you have going for you. Maru is a fantastic vet she seems to work so well with birds.
Thanks so much :)
I'll tell you Simon I don't know how you keep so positive in the face of all the suffering due to humans selfishness and thoughtless behaviour....
Thank you to all involved from reporting the injured Swan, to the rescue, and ongoing care and rehabilitation. What an amazing team effort. I'm so pleased the Swan is on the road to recovery. Good look beautiful bird.
Thanks so much :)
From Chile: Dear friends of Wildlife aid, may God bless you for the love you lavish on our younger siblings.
You guys at wildlife aid are the most amazing and caring people 👍😁
Thanks so much, that's lovely of you to say!
I am amazed he lasted that long before you caught him.
I feared he would be one of them hopeless cases and die in your arms 😢 I'm so happy he survived 😊
thank you for your kindness, love & patience 💜💜💜💜💜💜I love the way you carry the swan under your arm🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Thanks so much :)
That made me tear up, poor swan.. In a way I hope it was a fox because I'd hate to think it was someones dog. Good work as usual guys x
Many thanks. Whilst we are not sure, several witness accounts seem to point that way :(
@@wildlifeaid rescued fox nibbles swan after release from a night of r&r...circle o' life.
Great work. That was a very determined swan.
Thank you! :)
ਮੈਡਮ ਜੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਕੰਮ ਕੀਤਾ ਜੀ ਦਿਲ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ
You have made my day and given it value by saving this beautiful bird.
That's lovely to hear, thank you! :)
"Jump in and go!"
That made me laugh xD.
Hope the swan is soon better :/.
Haha thank you! Lawrie is definitely not one for hanging about! :D
Ok don't laugh at the swan how will feel if that was you because it's go to happen to you tomorrow and you won't be able to feel better and then I will be laugh at you
@@rachelvillegas9982 who laughed at the Swan? Oo did you watch the video ?
Wow! Two amazing and also heart-gripping swan videos in a row. Gotta make another donation.
Thanks so much, very kind of you!
All these people involved in this rescue these are people who truly deserve to win awards absolutely amazing people,para
Thanks so much :)
Oh thank god...♡ theyre fixed right up ♡♡♡
We are keeping everything crossed :)
Our wildlife are very lucky to have such a great team og people looking out for them. Thankyou everyone at Wildlife Aid.
Thanks so much, very kind of you!
Thank you so much for reviving that swan like in a video game
And you thought the high roof rescues were difficult. These aquatic adventures look the hardest.
Haha, they certainly can be! It's a very varied job!
Hardest, but not as dangerous (usually). High places scare me!
Absolutely wonderful work from the Wildlife Aid team. An amazing recovery ,thankyou for doing everything for the swan.
Thanks so much for your kind words :)
Omgosh that poor bird.. My heart just sunk.. I'm so glad it's ok thanks to all of you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Congratulations to your success! 😃👍
All the best for the young ?Mrs.? Swan. 😷🤗
Thanks very much!
I loved this video. I watched it several times and cried. It means so much to see human beings being tender and caring with an animal or another person. I've worked for decades with people who are being hurt by other humans and when I see how gently and tenderly you guys look at and touch these animals, I cannot tell you how healing it is for me. It means so much to me to know I can go to your channel and see your videos when my work just weighs me down. Thank you.
what do you do?
I like how she’s flopping her big feet uselessly when he picked her up. So cute glad she recovered
"Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong."
Pft, no one had gone waist deep yet, Lawrie.
Very true...
Or they could have forgotten their oars!
As the saying goes, it can always be worse.
Oh this made me cry! After the struggle of that poor injured swan the gentle, dedicated care from your wonderful vets was just heartwarming. And that growl! Even though it was so hurt, it wanted so badly to survive. I'm so glad swan is doing well, can't wait to see it's release!
God bless you guys...You did a fantastic job on this poor swan..
Thank you guys.
Thanks so much for the support :)
Aww poor swan dog owners need to be much more careful so sad !
Thank you for saving. . .
That's amazing, little puppet God bless all those involved in the rescue and the vets ♥️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for helping these amazing birds. Please never stop helping them. All the best.
Thank you for showing such love and care.. you are great people.
Oh, you guys [Beautiful, loving people] are so kind to help these little defenseless animals who could not help themselves! God bless you!
Thank You!!!
Thank you for saving him/her.
This breaks my heart poor sweetheart thank GOD the little sweetheart is better now , thank you so much for caring GOD bless you and the beautiful sweethearts
Act of God. Thanks to the team for their dedication.
What is it recently with irresponsible dog owners? We have 3 collies and, although they are well trained, we don't let them off anywhere near wildlife (and try to avoid them so they aren't under stress). As usual, there are no bad dogs, just bad owners! It won't be long before a farmer will have to shoot a dog for worrying...then all hell will let loose. Lovely work and looking forwards to the release ;)
Thank you for saving this beautiful guy 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
You are such an amazing man sir. Watching you smiling as you see the swan's improvement makes my heart happy too even though I am in the other side of the "pond", Canada. 🥰 🦢💞
Thanks so much. Greetings from the UK!
Ooh, I thought one way or another you might lose this one, but, No! Of course not! Great work team! Cheers! XXX
Thanks so much :)
That was really a great job , I do appreciate very much your efforts for rescuing animals , love for all the people who work in Wildlife Aid ❤🙋♀️
Thanks so much :)
Bless the rescuers and vets and support staff to heaven and back!!!
God bless you.
aww poor swan , he looked very unhappy xx thanks for helping xx
Thanks for the support :)
after that last one (when poor Laurie got soaked!) it just occurred to me; a donation of some waders -similar to fishermen- might help? I’m not sure as I don’t know how easy it is to move in them. so wish I could donate but I do what I can in posting them to social media (with hopes someone Will donate!!) thank you again.
Haha thank you! Waders are usually a little cumbersome and can be quite dangerous if the water overflows them, but Lawrie has just found his drysuit and wetsuit from his days as a SCUBA instructor. Hopefully that will help! :)
Isn't it annoying and frustrating when you want to give so much more to these chaps and can't... at least not at the moment? Where's that angry emoji? 😡
God bless You all the Entire Team. Spread the joy of love always.♥️
I adore the fact that giving Jacob a hug after delivering the spare propeller was a vital step in the plan
As always, marvelous job!✌
Thanks so much :)
@@wildlifeaid You're all very Welcome!!
I ponder what animals are thinking. I’m guessing that swan was thinking.. thankfully these are kind humans and they’re going to help me.
I nearly didn't watch this.
W = Wonderful
A = Amazing
F = Fantastic.
Great teamwork. Have a great Easter.
Great work Mrs. Surgeon !
Thank you! :)
Poor birdy. I'm glad that you guys helped him
Thank you very much for saving the swan, dears 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much for the support :)
Excellent teamwork! And thanks to the people who called WAF to save the swan!
God bless you for helping the swan
Good bless to all of the kindness people 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Wildlife Aid teams 👍
Great video action shots.
Many thanks :)
Thanks for taking care of the wild animals. You & your team are really good people on earth !!!
Thanks so much :)
You are simply the best Simon & Lawrie what a team you two together doth make! Thank you for saving this beautiful Swan xx
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for saving this innocent bird ! God bless you
Poor swan, thanks for helping them!
You are all heroes saving these birds and animals bless you x
Thank you!
Great job!
Many thanks!
Oh well done, Simon, Maru, Lawrie! What an amazing recovery!!! Thank you so much! 👍💖💖
"I know flower" that vet is so kind 🥺
Thank you for saving her! I look forward to seeing the release! You guys are amazing as always! I also love the new pools, neat design!
Thanks so much, glad you like them :)
God bless these rescuers!
You people doing a wonderful work , GOD IS WATCHING US,, you guys make the difference,, God bless you all,, very best wishes for you and your family and friends,,, take care,,🦢 thanks for safeing swan 🦢♥️👍🏻
WAF you people are amazing in your rescue duty.your tireless efforts has saved the terribly injured swan.be blessed.
What a darling, sleeping on her shoulder just like a baby.
Glad you could help him. Poor baby. Thank you to all that helped him recover
Poor baby. I'm very happy that you were able to rescue her and help her. I enjoy seeing your joy when al is successful.
Glad you rescued the swan after that long, hard chase. Thank you Simon, Lawrie and the amazing vet team!
Thanks so much for the support :)
This was so hard to watch. Broke my heart. Thank you so very much for ALL you do. I wish we had people like you here. Much love from ON Canada.
شكرا جزيلا على المجهود المبذول والرائع جزاكم الله خيرا أنتم فعلا أهل خير و من خيرت الناس جزاؤكم عند الله كبير merci beaucoup pour ce joli travail
Many thanks, your team is simply the best for swans etc..such a professional ❤️🦢🦢🦢 you rock, Simon and company. Bless you