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Video: Fla. officers pursue swan across highway, taking it into custody

Highway cameras captured the pursuit, which ended when officers and community service officers safely secured the bird

ORLANDO, Fla. —A swan led Orlando police on an unusual pursuit Friday morning, prompting the temporary closure of several lanes on a busy toll road, WESH reported.

Highway cameras captured the pursuit, which ended when officers and community service officers safely secured the bird.

The Orlando Police Department transported the swan to the Lake Eola House for evaluation, according to the report.

No injuries or crashes were reported during the incident.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com