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Tredegar: Swan found with air gunshot to its head, say RSPCA

The swan was discovered by a member of the public in a pond nearby Cefn Golau, Tredegar, on 23 May.

Christine McNeil, a RSPCA inspector, said: “This is very sad, as this poor swan had really been through some bad luck.

“He was also on the pond with a female swan and two very young cygnets – and was luckily spotted clearly in distress by a member of the public who contacted the RSPCA.

“He had a fishing line around his leg – which I was able to remove, but he also had fishing line coming from his mouth.

“In addition, a pellet in his head suggested he had been subjected to an air gun attack.

“This must have caused significant pain and distress when it occurred and is also very concerning that this may have been a deliberate attack on this defenceless animal.

“Sadly the damage it had caused was untreatable due to an extensive infection in the neck.”


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