Anger as dog mauls swan at Mugdock Park at Milngavie

A wildlife centre has hit out after a swan was badly injured by a dog at Mugdock Park last weekend.

By Liz Gallacher

Published 18th Feb 2021, 14:43 BST

Updated 18th Feb 2021, 15:03 BST

The injured swan is recovering thanks to the dedicated volunteers at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre

The swan was badly bitten on its back and its left eye was injured after the attack on Sunday, February 14.

Dedicated volunteer Kirsty Murdoch from Bearsden heard about the incident and managed to catch the swan and take it to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre for treatment.

Andy Christie, co-founder of the centre described the swan’s injuries as “quite painful but fortunately not life threatening.”

He hit out at irresponsible pet owners.

Andy said: “This was a dog that was out of control. The next time it may be a child.”

Bearsden