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Firefighters Rescue Swan from Frozen River in Connecticut

2/12/2026

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Firefighters rescued a swan trapped in the frozen Norwalk River in Connecticut on February 3, 2026.
The swan received initial treatment at the VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center and was later stabilized at Norwalk Veterinary Hospital.
The swan was released back into the wild on February 11, 2026, near the Norwalk Boat Club, close to its rescue site.
Separately, the RSPCA rescued another swan entangled in fishing line at Testwood Lakes, emphasizing the hazards of discarded fishing gear to wildlife.

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Story summary

Firefighters rescued a swan trapped in the frozen Norwalk River in Connecticut on February 3, 2026.
The swan received initial treatment at the VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center and was later stabilized at Norwalk Veterinary Hospital.
The swan was released back into the wild on February 11, 2026, near the Norwalk Boat Club, close to its rescue site.
Separately, the RSPCA rescued another swan entangled in fishing line at Testwood Lakes, emphasizing the hazards of discarded fishing gear to wildlife.