Many thanks to Cary Animal Control Officer and interviewed resident. While Swan was up on dry land enjoying Romain lettuce the Officer netted the swan while resident helped with removing several Barbed Hooks that were lodged in her right foot. Also thanks to resident's wife, returning from store, who spotted the swan on dry land which prompted a quick call to Cary Officers. And thanks to ABC11 News and all who showed concern about the fate of the Hooked Swan. Good timing and cooperation by all concerned. Now we need to fix the root causes for this egregious form of animal abuse. No need to rescue hooked/abused animals when the root cause is eliminated. Semper Vigilantis!
After the ABC11 Interview "Carolina Waterfowl Rescue" has reached out to us should we need future help with hooked/abused waterfowl. They have the additional resources to help with injured waterfowl. We appreciate their offering. Based in Charlotte but with local contacts. Click on this message for more info.
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ABC11 Closure Interview
After the ABC11 Interview "Carolina Waterfowl Rescue" has reached out to us should we need future help with hooked/abused waterfowl. They have the additional resources to help with injured waterfowl. We appreciate their offering. Based in Charlotte but with local contacts. Click on this message for more info.
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Barbed Hooks removed from distressed Swan:
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ABC11 Closure Interview
