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Swan Hugs The Man Who Rescued It By Wrapping Her Neck Around Him
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Swan Hugs The Man Who Rescued It By Wrapping Her Neck Around Him

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Swans are not particularly affectionate or approachable animals. They’re territorial and can be quite intimidating. Which is why the moment when an injured swan hugged Richard Wiese, the host of the television show “Born to Explore” is so touching.

A few years back, Wiese was visiting the U.K.’s Abbotsbury Swannery when he ran into the swan who had been injured after flying into a chain-link fence. Wiese helped to examine the swan by holding her.

“When I put it next to me I could feel its heart beating and it just relaxed its neck and wrapped it around mine,” Wiese told ABC News. “It’s a wonderful moment when an animal totally trusts you.”

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“I pulled it to my chest and somehow it felt comfortable or safe”

“I could feel its heart beating and it just relaxed its neck and wrapped it around mine”

Wiese helped to examine the injured swan by holding her

“It’s a really terrific feeling when you feel that bond and mutual trust with this non-verbally communicating animal…”

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“…when the animal realizes you intend it no harm”

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Meridian
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SHE seems like a particularly sweet swan. Good on HER for remembering and doing so well! Great pics!

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Ayran Mit Laktoseintoleranz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how come you know it's a female? or do you call all swans 'she' just like boats.or tiny little stones (it's a serous question btw)

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AgnesSenecal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals are living being! this melt my heart finally no cruelty!

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debauch 'n pills
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i have to wonder if this swan lost a mate. swans mate for life, i wondered if maybe this one was starved for affection/being lonely and sensed love and protection in a mate. just a theory, i'm not an expert on swans but i am on love.

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SallyGillies
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE it. Wish more people would be kind and loving to animals.

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Gabriel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so amazing how animals can be sometimes, grateful and kind. Great article!

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BeckoningChasm
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does the swan have a tag on one leg? Perhaps she is somewhat used to humans.

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AlbinoSquirrel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before I clicked or read the title I thought he was holding snow

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ChuYueLing
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but, no. Birds often go into a kind of torpor when they are basically submitting to what they think is imminent death....sorry to rain on the parade but I am afraid that is far more likely. Nice thought though, I wish it were true.

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Mymy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am i the only one who was just so annoyed because of all the "it"'s??

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scottmiller
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Swans are notoriously aggressive. She might have been trying to strangle him.

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ShaudaySmith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

haha! desperately aggressively swan, "i'll strangle your neck with my neck!" This swan would make a good black knight.

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Meridian
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SHE seems like a particularly sweet swan. Good on HER for remembering and doing so well! Great pics!

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Ayran Mit Laktoseintoleranz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how come you know it's a female? or do you call all swans 'she' just like boats.or tiny little stones (it's a serous question btw)

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agt_scully_d avatar
AgnesSenecal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals are living being! this melt my heart finally no cruelty!

debauchnpills avatar
debauch 'n pills
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i have to wonder if this swan lost a mate. swans mate for life, i wondered if maybe this one was starved for affection/being lonely and sensed love and protection in a mate. just a theory, i'm not an expert on swans but i am on love.

sally-12 avatar
SallyGillies
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE it. Wish more people would be kind and loving to animals.

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Gabriel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so amazing how animals can be sometimes, grateful and kind. Great article!

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BeckoningChasm
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does the swan have a tag on one leg? Perhaps she is somewhat used to humans.

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AlbinoSquirrel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before I clicked or read the title I thought he was holding snow

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ChuYueLing
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but, no. Birds often go into a kind of torpor when they are basically submitting to what they think is imminent death....sorry to rain on the parade but I am afraid that is far more likely. Nice thought though, I wish it were true.

maitramb avatar
Mymy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am i the only one who was just so annoyed because of all the "it"'s??

scottjmiller092763 avatar
scottmiller
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Swans are notoriously aggressive. She might have been trying to strangle him.

shaudaysmith avatar
ShaudaySmith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

haha! desperately aggressively swan, "i'll strangle your neck with my neck!" This swan would make a good black knight.

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