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OPP and construction crew save swan on QEW by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 25 | Friday, July 22, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and a few construction workers succeeded in saving a swan, which nearly waddled out onto the QEW Thursday (July 21). Around 10 a.m., Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said police received numerous calls about the bird as it made its way along the shoulder of the QEW near Bronte Road. "It seemed to be in a bit of distress or maybe dehydrated. Looking for water, looking for help," said Schmidt. "We called for some assistance, but before animal control could come up, the officers and some construction workers grabbed a blanket and we were able to corral it, corner it and capture it." Schmidt said the swan was removed from the highway and taken to a park off Bronte Road. An animal control officer with the Oakville and Milton Humane Society (OMHS) said the swan had no visible injuries. A more detailed examination was not possible as the swan was healthy enough to avoid being recaptured. "We don't have any concerns for him or his health," said Laura Mackasey, an OMHS animal protective services manager. "He doesn't appear to have been hit or anything like that." Ontario Provincial Police officers and construction workers rescued a swan from the QEW Thursday (July 21) morning. The swan is pictured, at left, was wrapped in a blanket. At right, the swan is loose, having been re-located to a safer place -- a park off Bronte Road. | photos courtesy Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Schmidt said he was pleased with the outcome. "We were able to get it out of a place of hazard," he said. "If it had walked out into traffic I'm sure cars would have been swerving all over the place and it would have been a big mess." Anyone who sees wildlife in trouble can contact the Oakville & Milton Humane Society at 905-845-1551. # DIAMOND DIAMOND 1 in Patios & Driveways! · stamped concrete · interlocking · exposed aggregate · flagstone J.M.C Concrete Interlocking LTD · french cUrbs · retaining walls · garage floors · free estimates like Us on 905-878-8595 Ask for John www.jmcconcrete.ca Vachon Insurance Group 200-5468 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON 1-800-766-8662 vachoninsce.com As independent insurance brokers, we have freedom of choice. So should you. We'll present you with more options designed to better match your protection and budget needs. Don't settle for one quote from your insurance agent. Let us help you get your money's worth. www.jwarchitect.com Oakville rates have been discounted. Call us for a quote today and start saving. HOUSES OUR FIRST PASSION New · Additions · Cottages · Interiors · Landscape