Swan with Fishing Line

We had a report of a swan with fishing line in its mouth today at Chestnut Grove, Fleet Pond. Rangers Louise and Leigh rushed down with the swan catching equiptment and a bag of grain. After lots of attempts Ranger Louise finally caught the swan and removed the fishing line from her feet and wings but unfortunately she had swallowed the hook so we phoned Tackle Up in Fleet and Simon came to the rescue with some forceps and removed the fishing line. We let her go back into the water and she looked very happy preening herself. Thank you Simon for all your help!