Western Lakes Fire District swoops in for the save of Trumpeter Swan stuck on the ice

  • Source: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
  • Published: 12/15/2021 12:00 AM

VIDEO: A Trumpeter Swan was stuck on a frozen lake in southern Wisconsin, and local water rescue personnel were able to save it. According to the Western Lakes Fire District, a resident contacted the authorities as well as Wildlife in Need about a swan that appeared to be stuck on the ice and unable to fly. The district’s aviation personnel were able to view the swan remotely with a UAV. The swan was stuck on Pretty Lake. Hovercraft 5 was sent out on the ice with a pilot and rescue swimmer. The swimmer was able to rescue the swan and get it off the ice. In the video, the swimmer approaches the swan with a blanket and is able to wrap the animal up and bring it to the hovercraft. All of the video was captured via drone frontage from the Western Lakes Fire District.



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