Waterfowl wardens cheer after swan is given clean bill of health following avian flu
By Philippa Davies
23rd Jul 2021 | Local News
One of Dawlish's black swans has made a full recovery from the bird flu that killed his mate and five of their cygnets.
The male swan had been in quarantine for nearly two weeks after testing positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8.
A total of 11 swans and cygnets died despite the best efforts of vets.
But the male swan was given the all-clear by Defra this morning (Wednesday, November 26) and was released back into the water a few hours later.
Waterfowl wardens Don Phillips and Steve Cole cheered as the bird glided off across the Brook, ducking his head and shaking his wings, clearly delighted to be back in the water.
Residents welcome swan's recovery
Local residents commenting on Facebook have congratulated the wardens for helping the swan recover, and have expressed the hope that he will find another mate. Read more about Dawlish's avian flu outbreak and the public response to it here Donations and sympathy pour in after Dawlish black swan deaths
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