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Water rescue unit dispatched to help swan trapped in wire on River Severn

Shrewsbury firefighters were called to rescue a swan that had become caught in wire on the river.

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At just after 2.30pm on Friday, Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called about a swan that had become trapped in wire on the River Severn at Atcham, near Shrewsbury.

Two units were dispatched to the scene from Shrewsbury Fire Station, including the Water Rescue Unit.

The River Severn at Atcham. Photo: Google

An update from the fire service at around 4.30pm said the injured swan had been left in the care of a wildlife charity.

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