A swan that was found sitting on the northbound carriageway of the M5 near Burnham-On-Sea had to be rescued by Police this week.
Avon and Somerset Police officers were alerted to the bird when it was spotted at junction 22 near Burnham-On-Sea.
The swan was transported in a motorway patrol car to the nearby King’s Sedgemoor Drain where it was released, unharmed.
Police Inspector John Shaddick, who was at the scene, said: “Had it been left on the M5 it would have surely died.”
“The swan remained calm being carried wrapped up in a hi-viz jacket.”
“It appeared very grateful. The story ended well with the beautiful creature being released into a nearby river unharmed.”
