White Lump Tangled Near Train Tracks Is Actually A Gorgeous Animal In Need
Recently, on a bright day in Massapequa, New York, a couple strolling along a local trail noticed a white lump wedged between a fence and the train tracks.
Inching closer, the passersby realized the pile of feathers was actually a swan who’d somehow gotten stuck in the brambles lining the fence and was unable to return to his home in the water nearby.
Luckily, the Good Samaritans knew exactly who to call — Long Island animal rescuer John Debacker.
By the time Debacker arrived, the couple had already continued on their way. Realizing he’d need help, he waited until a jogger passed by, who was thankfully happy to assist.
Debacker instructed the jogger to hold a net on one side of the bird to keep him from running toward the dangerous train tracks. With the net in place, the rescuer carefully navigated around the swan and picked him up in a towel.
“[The swan] initially tried to get away,” Debacker told The Dodo. “But once he realized I was helping him, he remained calm.”
You can watch the rescue unfold in a video here:
The rescuer examined the swan for injuries and found him to be in good health. He carried the bird to the nearby reservoir and placed him on the shore. Then he watched in awe as the swan returned to his family.
“It was great seeing him swim away and [meet] up with his mate,” Debacker said.
Now, thanks to Debacker’s expertise and the kindness of a few Good Samaritans, this swan is back where he belongs.
