Police officer rescues young swan from busy Derbyshire street and returns it to its family

By Tom Hardwick
Published 24th Feb 2023, 10:48 BST
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A young swan was saved after getting lost in Derbyshire – with a police officer ensuring that it was safely returned to its mother.

On Thursday, February 23, the Derbyshire Armed Response Unit were travelling along Markeaton Street in Derby when they noticed a “frightened young cygnet.”

A DARU spokesperson said the animal “had mistaken the road for a river near to Derby University while its mother watched on from the lake.”

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They added: “Our Sergeant used his vast experience to rescue it and return it to the safety of the water. Every day is different.”