THE injured swan incident seems regular as their flight path, the canal, goes over the dual carriageway.

In early February traffic was driving around a young swan walking along Sankey Way, near Lane Ends.

I managed to go round the roundabout and stop behind it.

I got out of the car and pushed it onto the grass verge and then I tried to phone the RSPCA, while stopping the swan from walking back onto the road.

I too was faced with advice and hold music from the RSPCA.

I gave up and put the swan in my car and drove to Sankey Valley Park and put it back in the canal.

I have saved a few swans from being killed by other swans, even their own family!

I think it enjoyed the ride, looking through the window and not in the least concerned!

ERNIE LIGHTFOOT
Penketh