INJURED: The swan was injured at Rabbit Ings in a suspected canine attack.
DOG walkers are being warned to maintain their pets underneath management after a swan was significantly injured in Royston.
The swan, which is now being cared for on the Yorkshire Swan and Wildlife Rescue Hospital in Leeds, was reportedly attacked by a canine at Rabbit Ings Country Park.
A spokesperson mentioned: “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 in depth and contaminated harm beneath the fowl’s proper wing.
“We want to thank locals for reporting the swan, and to our dedicated rescuers for persevering in safely capturing the bird.”
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