Who on
earth told this young swan she could go surfing! She was reported by a resident
of Kiama, David, who is lucky enough to have a home right on the rocks at the
Little Blowhole - a famous landmark on this stretch of the south coast, with a
reputation of having dangerous surf breaking straight on the rocks. The swan was seen being bashed on the rocks
by waves. When we arrived she’s managed
to get upon on a rock but clearly in a lot of trouble. On our approach though she panicked and went
back in the surf. Over half an hour of
tensely watching her get washed out to sea then back, in jumped our team
member, Oliver, into the breaking waves to save her, with no regard for his own
safety. Battered and bruised she was
taken to a dark safe place to recover after her ordeal. She was monitored and her injuries (though
luckily no breaks) were treated. I
wonder how she knew to keep her wings tucked in so they didn’t get broken! Many
thanks to David for reporting her and to Australian Seabird Rescue Team Member
Oliver for saving her. The photo is of
her being released in the Lake where she is supposed to be.
Betty
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| ASR team member Oliver with the rescued Surfin Swan! |
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