Rescuer jumps into lake to save swan tangled in fishing line. Watch rescue video

This Facebook video shows how a rescuer jumps into a lake to save a swan who got tangled in a fishing line.

Published on: Aug 14, 2022, 10:14:06 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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There are videos on the Internet that show people going out of their way to help animals in distress. Those videos are often heart-warming to watch. A case in point is the video showing an officer rescuing a swan tangled in a fishing line.

The rescuer saves the swan in the video.

The video was posted on Facebook by Westford Police Department. “Westford Animal Control received a report of a swan that was tangled in fishing line on Nabnasset Lake this week. ACO Kirsten Hirschler jumped into action and the water, along with her partner Trudianne Mola, were able to rescue the swan. After being rescued it was discovered that the swan also had a fishing hook stuck in its mouth. It was subsequently transported to Tufts Animal Hospital in Grafton for treatment. Great work by Westford Animal Control,” the department wrote while sharing the video.

Take a look at the video that shows the officer in the waterbody rescuing the bird:

The video was posted a few days ago. Since being shared, the video has gathered nearly 400 likes. The wonderful post prompted people to share various comments.

“Fantastic job by you both!!,” expressed a Facebook user. “Great job! I’ve had to rescue a couple of swans on duty, their wings are very powerful. They are beautiful animals, glad you were able to help this one!” commented another. “Great job!! Thank you for all that you do!!” posted a third. “Nice work,” wrote a fourth.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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