A SWAN is recovering at a North Yorkshire rescue centre after being shot over the weekend.
The swan was discovered on a reservoir at Dwonholme, near Richmond. It was trapped in a barbed-wire fence, and had a shotgun pellet lodged in its windpipe.
The bird was taken to the Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital at Brandsby, near York, where its wing had to be amputated. Co-founder Dan Sidley said: "This cruelty really does need to be highlighted."
The charity is offering a £500 reward for any information leading to a successful prosecution. Anyone with information should phone the police on 0845 6060247. Anyone who discovers an injured swan should phone the charity on 07763 424892.
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