Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river
Norwalk firefighters spent about 30 minutes freeing a swan frozen in river ice and transported it to a vet; the rescue also served as ice rescue training.
- On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, crews rescued a swan frozen in the ice and took about 30 minutes to free it before transporting it to a veterinarian center.
- Trapped by ice, the swan's feet were frozen into the river ice, and crews used cold-water rescue suits and ropes to free it in about 30 minutes.
- Noticing movement, crews observed the swan was `just happy to be out of the ice`, according to Deputy Chief Jonathan Maggio.
- A veterinarian center reported the swan is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery and will be released once it regains strength.
- This week, amid bitterly cold weather, crews trained for future ice rescues while rescuing a swan, following other rescues of a duck and a dog.
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After Dramatic River Rescue, a 'Happy' Swan
Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan that was stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week. Norwalk Fire Department crews donned cold-water rescue suits and used ropes to carefully move out onto the Norwalk River on Tuesday. They soon found the swan's feet were frozen into the ice,...
Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river
Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan found stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week. Norwalk Fire Department crews donned cold-water rescue suits and used ropes to carefully go out on the ice-covered Norwalk River on Tuesday.
First responders rescue swan from frozen Connecticut river
NORWALK, Conn. - Early in the morning on Tuesday, Feb. 3, Norwalk Fire Department responders were called to the Wall Street Bridge after a swan was reported frozen in the icy waters of the Norwalk River.Firefighters suited up in their cold-water rescue gear and tactfully entered the river to reach the swan.The crew carefully freed the swan from the ice and brought it safely to shore. SEE IT: FROZEN BALD EAGLE IN ALASKA SAVED IN HEARTWARMING RESC…
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