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Swan rescued from enclosed graveyard in Britain

An RSPCA inspector responded to an enclosed graveyard in England to rescue a swan found trapped within the boundaries of a fence. Photo courtesy of the RSPCA
1 of 2 | An RSPCA inspector responded to an enclosed graveyard in England to rescue a swan found trapped within the boundaries of a fence. Photo courtesy of the RSPCA

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Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in Britain said they freed a young swan found trapped in an enclosed graveyard just a few months after the bird's father became trapped in the same area.

The RSPCA said Inspector Nic de Celis responded to a report of a swan in distress at a cemetery in Neath, England, on Valentine's Day.

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De Celis arrived to find the juvenile swan was trapped inside an enclosed graveyard.

"This poor young swan was a little disorientated after becoming trapped in a busy churchyard, surrounded by a high fence and many graves," the rescuer said. "Fortunately, the swan wasn't injured, and I was able to safely return the bird to the nearby canal -- where he joined a sibling."

De Celis said he was familiar with the swan's family.

"Incredibly, I believe I rescued this swan's father last June, after he had become trapped -- reuniting him with this and many other cygnets, as well as his mate," he said.

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