Swan Rescue

The Brewster Police Department received a call about a swan that appeared to be in distress on Cobb’s Pond. Animal Control Officer Lynda Brogden-Burns responded. Upon arrival Officer Brogden-Burns observed a large swan thrashing around in the middle of the pond. Using binoculars she could see that the swan was caught on a buoy and called the Brewster Fire Department for assistance. Officer Brogden-Burns and a firefighter put on water safety gear and rowed out in a canoe to the swan. They were able to get the swan into the canoe and untangle the rope that was wrapped around the swans leg and neck. After examining the swan it was apparent that it was not injured during the ordeal. The swan was released and headed off happily towards its mate.