MALDEN, MASS. (WHDH) - A swan that was recently found injured was released back into the wild Thursday after making a full recovery.
Linda Amato noticed the injured bird and helped nurse it back to health before letting it go in the Malden River, according to a post on the Malden Police Department’s Twitter page.
Those involved hope the young fowl will be reunited with its mother soon.
Malden police Capt. Cronin said, “I did not think I was going to be doing this morning.”
Anyone who may see an injured animal is warned never to touch it and to call Malden Animal Control.
Malden Police & Good Citizen Linda Amato released a young swan 🦢 that had been recently found injured. Linda who was able to help restore the 🦢 to good health( see video)Thanks to Linda & Captain Cronin who assisted in the release https://t.co/24MOGKWF2M #masswildlife #malden pic.twitter.com/cPHAiagBPw
— Malden Police (@MaldenPolice) October 24, 2019
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