Swan saved after being found injured in city centre

Image source, Yorkshire Swan and Wildlife Resuce Hospital

Image caption, The swan is expected to make a full recovery
At a glance
  • A swan wandered into Leeds city centre where it was hit by a bus
  • It was rescued after a police officer came to its aid
  • The bird is being nursed back to health by a wildlife charity

A swan found injured in Leeds city centre after it was reportedly hit by a bus is recovering after it was rescued by a police officer.

The bird is believed to have been clipped by the vehicle and was found sitting in the middle of the cycle lane on Wellington Street on Wednesday.

A police officer came to its aid and alerted Yorkshire Swan and Wildlife Rescue Hospital.

The charity said the swan had an injury to its beak but was expected to make a full recovery.

The charity has shared a picture of the bird being nursed back to health.

It said: "Our thanks to the police for contacting us to assist, and for keeping the animal and motorists safe until our rescuer was able to arrive."

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