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| John and Leonie with the swan ready to go for a ride in the hovercraft! |
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| Leonie with the swan ready for release after some TLC |
This beautiful swan has John to thank for his rescue. John is a valued member of our Australian Seabird Rescue team as he covers areas of Lake Illawarra in his hovercraft that are inaccessible to other vessels. So a quick phone call to base from John got fellow member Kay organised to go with him to rescue the swan.
Other team members were already in another area responding to a pelican with the all too familiar fishing line problem.
The swan was picked up and brought into care and after a complete check over, some TLC, good food and R&R he was happily released on Christmas eve by John and Leonie, back in the same area where another swan was patiently waiting for his return - presumably his mate. A good result and nice Christmas story.
We are very lucky to have other members with hovercraft also who are always willing to help at the drop of a hat. Thanks fellas.
Betty
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