Sick thugs shot and killed three
swans on the Grand Union Canal in Slough.
Two of the birds, a male and his
cygnet, were from the same family – while the third was a young male.
A fourth bird, the cygnet’s
mother, was also shot and is currently with vets who are trying to save her
life in intensive care.
Berkshire-based charity Swan Lifeline took to Facebook to
share the sad news. They said: ‘We are desperately sad and angered that this
afternoon a family of swans have been shot on The Grand Union canal in Slough.
‘This has been enormously
distressing for our staff, rescuers and all involved.
‘This has been a truly horrid day, we are
sorry if the photographs are upsetting but we feel the need to publicise this
as much as possible.’
The charity, from Eton, said that
police had been told and added: ‘Tell the call handler that you are
reporting a wildlife crime and you will be put through to the correct person.
‘It is vital that reports are kept under the
same reference number as Swan Lifeline have the evidence of the two swans that
died as a result of this dreadful incident.
‘Thank you to everyone for your
support and let’s hope that someone out there has information that will help
catch the perpetrators of this appalling crime.’
Swan Support, from Datchet, Berkshire, found
the fourth swan on the same day.
They wrote: ‘It is with sadness
that we have to report that today we picked up a swan from the canal in Slough
Langley that had been shot.
‘The bird was already dead when
we arrived. This is not the first time we have been called to attend incidents
such as this in this particular location.’
If you have any information
contact Thames Valley Police on 101 and use crime reference
number 43170257314.
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