Dog warning after swan attack

DOG walkers are being warned to keep their pets under control after a swan was seriously injured in Royston.

The swan, which is now being cared for at the Yorkshire Swan and Wildlife Rescue Hospital in Leeds, was reportedly attacked by a dog at Rabbit Ings Country Park.

A spokesperson said: “One of the cygnets at Rabbit Ings was recently injured.

“It has since been rescued by the wonderful volunteers at the Yorkshire Swan and Wildlife Rescue Hospital and is currently being seen by a vet.

“Unfortunately it is suspected that the injury was caused by a dog attack.

“We would like to remind everyone that uses the country park to please keep all dogs under close control, especially around the ponds and other wildlife areas.”

A spokesperson for the hospital added: “We had an arrival from Rabbit Ings this week, with an extensive and infected injury beneath the bird’s right wing.

“We want to thank locals for reporting the swan, and to our dedicated rescuers for persevering in safely capturing the bird.”

Show your support…

We have been at the heart of our community, every week, since 1858. The town and its people have changed dramatically since then but the Chronicle has been a constant.

It’s our belief that news should be available to everyone regardless of their circumstance. But we need a little helping hand to do so.

Production Editor, Ashley Ball, said: “In an ever changing media world, it’s important that news is reported correctly and without any hidden agenda.
Your support allows us to keep holding decision-makers to account and report on everything that happens in the town, good or bad, fairly.”

Support the Barnsley Chronicle