See Dramatic Video Of Drone Used To Help Rescue Distressed Mute Swan Frozen To Pond

RYE, NY — The recent deep freeze caused problems for man and beast alike, but first responders were in a position to lend a hand when a swan got its tail feathers in a bunch.

On Friday, the City of Rye Police Department and the City of Rye Fire Department responded to a call involving a distressed mute swan that had become partially frozen to a pond in icy conditions. This ad hoc production of Swan Lake had a happy ending, thanks to the training and quick action of the first responders.

The video was captured with the City of Rye Police Department drone, which offered the rescuers a safe aerial view of the situation.

"The swan was transferred to Animal Nation, a non-profit Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Facility and Animal Sanctuary serving Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield, and surrounding counties," Rye police said in a statement. "Thank you to our Police and Fire personnel for their teamwork and care, and to Animal Nation for continuing to be an incredible resource for our community and its wildlife."