Swan with broken leg rescued
A SWAN stranded on a river bank with a broken leg in Henfield was rescued by firefighters yesterday (Tuesday).
The RSPCA also attended in a boat at the river off Stone Pit Lane, Henfield on Tuesday about 1.40pm.
The swan was rescued by firefighters wearing dry suits and using a rescue sled. It was handed over to an RSPCA officer.
Crews stood down at 3.35pm.
The sleds are designed primarily for rescues that occur in rivers, flooded urban areas, coastal areas and lakes.
However, the flat inflatable floor also makes them ideal for ice and mud rescue, according to the fire service.
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Weather for Lewes
Thursday 09 February 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 0 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: -5 C to 2 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
