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Swan rescue for Mudeford RNLI

Lifeboats News Release

On the afternoon of Saturday, 8 April, while returning to station the volunteer Mudeford RNLI crew were diverted to assist in the recovery of a swan that had become entangled in discarded fishing line.

Orange lifeboat and 4 Mudeford RNLI crew with a man holding a swan.

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Mudeford RNLI with Stanpit Warden Gary and the swan casualty.

The swan was located in the reeds around Stanpit Marsh and found with fishhooks in her mouth and legs. Working with Christchurch Countryside, the crew helped to safely extract the swan before she was taken away for treatment by Wildlife Rescue – Moyles Court.

Mudeford RNLI volunteer, Michael Warne said, “We were pleased to be able to help the team at Christchurch Countryside and Wildlife Rescue in the recovery of this beautiful creature. The RNLI will always go to the assistance of animals as well as people in difficulty on the water. We’re delighted that the swan is now being looked after and hope she makes a speedy recovery.’

The Mudeford Servant Atlantic 85 lifeboat has launched 29 times this year so far and launched 85 times in 2023.

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Mudeford RNLI assist in the recovery of the trapped swan.

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