Appeal for information after swan shot and killed

THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dead swan was discovered with an unexplained wound to the back of its head on 21 February.

The swan was found on a walkway along the shore that runs between the Clackmannanshire and Kincardine Bridge.

The fatal injury is suspected to have been caused by a crossbow.

Scottish SPCA Inspector Robyn Gray said, “The swan was discovered along the shore between Clackmannanshire and Kincardine Bridge with a wound to the head. Post mortem results revealed the swan was likely shot with a crossbow.

“We aren’t sure how the swan came to be on the shore. The body may have been dumped there or could have been washed ashore.

“We believe this was a cruel and mindless attack and this sort of animal cruelty is completely unacceptable. We are urging people with any information to contact our animal helplinein an effort to trace whoever is responsible.”