Lost swan PUNCHES rescuer!

[@bassguitarbill]

Can we talk about Simon, the smoothest man in Surrey, holding a fussy swan under one arm and calmly donning a baseball cap with the other

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha! It was quite smooth wasn't it?

[@Misterdandamanify]

Luckily it wasnt the other way .around

[@soulbrother61]

Surely due an MBE

[@DanSullivan129]

The mans a legend 😅

[@annikawettle978]

The swanbag is the best invention ever 😄 As always well done team, and thanks for the smile 🌷

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, it is very useful for sure! Thanks so much for the support :)

[@Meowrose3]

… and it makes them look so undignified. I love it! ❤❤❤ to you animal rescuers out there braving the angry hissy birds.

[@jimboalogo]

When you said "seems to be a swan," my cat laid down next to me and I said "seems to be a cat." I love you guys. Keep doing your thing.

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, that's great to hear! Thanks os much for the support :)

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Congratulations, Lawrie. You've now passed one of the final tests of being a veteran rescuer -- a swan beating. Simon's a legend in the swan community, and now you can become the new whipping boy every swan must encounter for a stay at the WAF swan spa! 😀

[@ArmoredsoldierCZ]

That is perhaps the most aggresive swan ive ever seen. Enyways, i must thank you guys for helping that swan to get him where he is suppose to be and just for being there for such creatures. :) Ps. Sorry for my terrible english. I hope you will get what i wanted to say.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much for your kind generosity! We really appreciate the support! This little guy was certainly angry! Your English is amazing too, don't apologise!

[@ArmoredsoldierCZ]

@@wildlifeaid No need to thank me. You deserve such support for your passion (i hope thats the correct word) to wildlife. I hope you guys will be here as long as possible to help and protect wildlife. Also thanks for your opinion about my english not being bad.

[@cajsheen2594]

Nothing wrong with your English Dear! I understood you perfectly! I wish I could speak another language as well as you! XXX

[@ArmoredsoldierCZ]

@@cajsheen2594 Thanks for your opinion. :) Also dear? Thats the first time i got called that. :D

[@cajsheen2594]

It's because I am old, that I use this term, sorry. Though now you can also think of yourself as Amouredsoldier :) x

[@rebeccachia]

I'm amazed that despite the swan being stressed and angry, it didn't bite any of you. It's an angry but gentle swan

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Some swans won't peck, out of fear of retaliation I think, while others will do it a lot. I once spent most of a summer working with a vet catching swans, vaccinating them and letting them go. Being pecked isn't a big deal as their beaks are fairly feeble, usually unable to draw blood even on bare skin. The wings can inflict some unpleasant bruises though, and the swan can injure itself hitting you with its wing so catching them to help them is harder than it looks.

[@irma567]

I get bitten sometimes .. it doesn't hurt but is gets bruised .

[@wildlifeaid]

Being pecked is relatively rare. They will wing-hit you if you get too close but, usually, once they are contained they give up and accept things.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

@@wildlifeaid I was surprised though by how feeble their beaks were when they did peck, because they looked as if it ought to hurt. I'm also surprised by the similarity of your swan bag to the ones we used, as they were not purchased items but designed and made by the vet himself. I guess it's a result of solving the same design problem with the same priorities.

[@Peldms63]

@@wildlifeaid Still remember the angry swan rescue where Lawrie was pecked in the elbow the entire car journey to release it XD

[@louverousse9023]

Well, Lawrie, Welcome to the " Punched by a Swan " group ! It can hurt a bit ( Yeah I was also punched by a swan and had a pretty nice bruise after lol ) But releasing them is the best feeling ever ! Hugs to the whole WAF Team and a special hug to Master Simon ! You all take care of yourselves .

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, thank you very much!

[@loz3135]

So nice to see the other swans welcome him. ❤

[@ArmoredsoldierCZ]

It was wholesome indeed. I was scared they wont accept him, but they did and im happy for that swan.

[@wildlifeaid]

It was great to see! We wish him the best of luck!

[@AndyM_323YYY]

Given how aggressive that stray was, they were wise not to mess with that one.

[@wildlifeaid]

Some say that swan is still hitting Lawrie... As always, thanks so much for your support! If you wanted to keep up to date with our work (and help us save more animals), please like, share and SUBSCRIBE to our channel. We also have many items (including clothing, gifts and books written by both Simon and Lawrie) available online at www.wildlifeaid.org.uk/shop :)

[@IndomitableT]

Lawrie ‘swan punching bag’ Brailey😁 Lawrie seems quite the multi functional wingman🤭 Thank you all so much, and take care❣️🦢

[@lillerin77]

Swans punching bag😂😂 Made me giggle. Bee nice to him. Thanks for helping this swan so it can have a nice life🎉

[@wildlifeaid]

It's a surprisingly accurate title!

[@JoshMallard96]

I love swans

[@wildlifeaid]

We love them too! :D

[@emilywhatley5889]

Well done, guys! Aggression aside, I can’t help but adore the dinosaur-esque squeaks, peeps, honks and hisses that swans make - glad Lawrie was okay though, if not just a little bruised... Where’s Meriem from? Keeping everything crossed for the next stages of Simon’s treatment 💜xXx

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! He may be feisty, but he's certainly adorable! Meriem is from France. Thanks so much for your kind words and support :)

[@andrewmonument8847]

I thought it was Lawrie making those noises 🤣

[@emilywhatley5889]

@@andrewmonument8847 Haha! Come to think about it... 🙃

[@Cavolfipriecapperi]

Never saw such an angry and headstrong swan, thank you for your work

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, he was quite the feisty swan wasn't he? Thanks so much for the support :)

[@ZestyTime233]

Swans are such hooligans i just love them 😅 Thank you for all the work you do, and for sharing it with us~! Always heartening to know there are people who care so much for our wildlife 🤗💕

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you so much for your generous support! We really appreciate it and it's great to hear you like our videos! :)

[@virginiatolles1664]

That's a feisty old swan. It's good to see you, Simon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[@wildlifeaid]

He was indeed! Thanks so much for the support and your kind words.

[@billywhyte6693]

Well done Simon. Absolutely wonderful he swam away with no stress, no offense (opposite to no gratitude). So - not bad, not bad at all. Much love from Scotland 🧡❤

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it :)

[@pennypink3759]

Such a beautiful bird. Feels good that he was helped .

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@charlotted6247]

I'm blown away by the size of the swam. So very beautiful but huge. It looks remarkably strong!!! Well done guys 💗💗💗💗💗

[@wildlifeaid]

They're definitely both large and strong! Thanks so much :)

[@SaltyGoose1]

What an awesome rescue. I'm sure he appreciated it really. Keep up the good work, you guys are amazing! 🙂

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@patriciakunz1198]

The swan looked very large and strong with enormous feet. Hope he/she settles in soon.Such a beautiful bird. As always you guys are great.

[@wildlifeaid]

He certainly was! Thanks a lot :)

[@ScarlettM]

Thanks and best wishes to Wildlife Aid team and a hug for Simon!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@tabby73]

That last shot was so beautiful! ❤ Thanks Simon and Lawrie for helping him out 🙏 PS the little notes always crack me up 😂

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, glad you like it!

[@tabby73]

@@wildlifeaid Always 😊

[@erkheth]

I especiallyoved the countdown to swan faceplant! Seriously, you're all amazing at rescuing and caring for these wild creatures. It's always a wonderful moment to see an animal released to their home 💗

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, glad you like it! Thank you so much for all your support :)

[@TheSeptemberRose]

I LOVE the Swan Bag! Who ever invented it is a genius!

[@lorena4371]

Simon was adding a little "David Attenborough" to the end of the rescue for good measure! So glad the dynamic duo was there for the swan! He was so big!!

[@wardygrub]

I thought it was amazing that the frightened, angry swan didn’t try pecking at you. Bless him!

[@tusk242]

Enjoying once again. Miss you Simon. RIP I am still painting wildlife and think of you often. Doing the Canadian Goose pair today.. Might take me 4 days to finish, Maybe will do a Swan group next.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

It's always gets me how they go from hissing and pretending to be an adult Swan to the peeping baby Swan the moment you hold them. This one couldn't decide which it wanted to be.

[@wildlifeaid]

It's great... they can be really feisty but as soon as they're contained they go straight to 'I didn't mean it, be nice'.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

@@wildlifeaid that are like "wait let's not be too hasty here! We can talk this out"

[@amandah2866]

Such a grumpy young swan! I hope the bruises have healed, I recommend arnica cream to help.

[@patpierce4854]

Simon and swans…..never gets old!🤣

[@Tantejay]

I love how Lawrie is continuing the "beaten up by swan"-tradition ;) I would've given some more money, but I moved recently and that was *really* not cheap. Once I got my duck....swans in a row again, I can give more. I really want to see the new center flourishing and show my nieces one day.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, it certainly seems the case! We hope everything goes well (or went well) with the move!

[@malcontender6319]

What a noisy sook he is! A sweet youngin.

[@wildlifeaid]

He was indeed! Quite the feisty one!

[@nicolavallely8076]

I love swans well done Simon and Lawrie,what a way to say thank you xx

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much. We love them too!

[@u.e.u.e.]

There had been swans in the past who had been happier to ride in a messy Volvo. 😂 But thank you on behalf of the swan for Lawrie giving him/her company and communicate with the swan on the ride for a complete service program, provided by Simon.🤗 0:14 You also could have called this video "The Chase". 😂

[@wildlifeaid]

Swans always love to give us a challenge! Thanks so much for the support :)

[@manuelabuchmann]

Thanks

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you so much! That's so generous of you and we really appreciate it!

[@BellaSue70]

I adore swans so beautiful, just love them talking with their squeaks. Thank you for everything you do. Glad to see him back on the lake. 🙂

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much. We're so glad we could help him!

[@TimeTheory2099]

Thanks Wildlife Aid team 👍

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much for the support :)

[@wardygrub]

Thanks for what you do. I know this isn’t much but I will give more for different rescues. I love you Simon and Laurie ❤😊

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, that's so kind of you! We really appreciate it!

[@jackirichard414]

Hello. Awe what a beautiful Swan! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢

[@Mr2ghost2]

3:43 haha oh that was hilarious. I can't help but to think that the swan kinda deserved that face plant after the punches he gave to poor Lawrie 😂

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha! We couldn't possibly comment... ;)

[@Fuchsschwester]

"Nobody saw that" We all did, swan, we all did 😂!

[@IrinaLutz]

Nice rescue, and so good to see you in action, Simon ❤

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@rosethehat2073]

That was one hissy swan! I’m so glad he got rescued and was able to live among other swans!

[@EEmB]

It's amazing to see how in snych you are! Yet another great save!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@MajesticalHonky]

Here's to many more videos of swans hitting the wonderful souls at Wildlife Aid. I hope Simon is feeling well.

[@Roadrunner78626]

Thank you for your gentleness ❤Beautiful Swan❤Thank you Jesus ❤✝️🙏🏼🕊

[@Magrat67]

The first Wildlife Aid video I saw was of Simon being beaten up by a swan. It's lovely to see your great work of saving animals despite the dangers continue.

[@razorransom1795]

The way the ow was said gets me every time🤣👍 And the just a big angry pigon comment, priceless.

[@marygames8003]

What a gorgeous swan! It is always so wonderful when they aren't injured! But, boy, he's the hissiest one I've ever heard.

[@sunshineland]

1:12 "Lawrie Brailey SWAN PUNCHING BAG" LOL 😂

[@wildlifeaid]

It seemed fitting ;)

[@ironix1]

Brilliant rescue gives the swan great opportunity. Well done lads.

[@billa107]

These young ones are so feisty.

[@wildlifeaid]

They are indeed!

[@johannageisel5390]

It's the courage of desperation.

[@Hypercube9]

I once saw a young goose that I thought was in distress. But when I asked what was wrong, he said "Nothing. I'm just a little down."

[@sherrywebber4013]

Such a cute video!! LOVED the sign Chase Colony when they were trying to get him!! AND Lawrie punching bag!! WELL DONE Simon... so good to see you. I had very aggressive Chemo gorgeous breast cancer 🎀 & I'm so proud of you!! You are not alone .... praying for you!+

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks very much, really glad you liked it! Thanks so much for the kind words and support.

[@em945]

Wishing you well, Sherry.

[@sherrywebber4013]

@@em945 awww .... thank you!!🦢🦢

[@phantasticdrago230]

Simon swan rescues have to be my favourite!!! Great work 💕🐔

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke💖

[@B-zzz]

Never a dull moment around swans

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, that's definitely true!

[@Optimismus53]

he seems to have already found his love for life. now all you need is a small crossbow, since you are cupids too.🥰

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you!

[@Robby334]

Well done Lawrie and Simon I am please you doing ok Simon Keep fighting on

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it

[@breadandcircus1]

I hope Simon, you are doing well. Thank you so much for helping the swan

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it!

[@DoktorPaj]

Great work lads thank you very much for saving this swan.

[@krista2216]

You don't realize quite how big these birds are until these guys pick one up... Looks like they're not too heavy, but big and strong. Thank you!

[@wildlifeaid]

They are quite big for sure! An adult swan only weighs about 10kg though :)

[@adrianaferreirapimentel9961]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[@ceedavies]

Love the lift music as he's traveling!

[@Kat69nh]

Prayers to Simon

[@judithcoupe7002]

Thank you for saving Mr Angry

[@lpres5419]

Man, I thought I’d heard swan-cussing before, but this guy took it to a WHOLE new level!

[@jillcrowe2626]

What a beautiful hiss!

[@AnthonyFurnival]

I see Simon had handed the ‘getting beaten up by swans’ duty to Lawrie now!

[@xxxxx-5383]

swans are real angels xxxx

[@alexsitar1453]

Great job guys! Much love!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Thank you for all you do. 💚💚💚💚.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much for the support :)

[@benduckx9367]

Brilliant work guys; like a walk in the park for you folks. Nicely done! 'Mr. Aggressive' is better for it, no worse for wear.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it!

[@angellicagoodson-lord7820]

I sure love the happy endings.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

You guys are awesome. Beautiful bird.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much!

[@wilecoyote5757]

Thanks!

[@fayjones8364]

Wonderful to watch ..

[@jennifersaar1611]

That swan is going to be a great dad. Predators won't stand a chance.

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, he will indeed!

[@paolagrando5079]

Feisty young one!

[@dianasthings729]

Awwww, the swan quacked "thank you" when he released him..

[@wildlifeaid]

We hope he feels a little better now he's free again!

[@thetruth-hl7ct]

You don't realize just how huge swans are until you see one next to a full grown man.

[@Cavolfipriecapperi]

Good work!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks very much!

[@seriousspikesam7770]

"The Chase." That seems weirdly appropriate. This one was definitely one angry swan. Glad he's alright. And yes, we did see that.

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, it does indeed! He certainly was. We were glad we could help him!

[@rainningstorm]

I love that they acknowledged Simon constantly getting hit by swans. Edit: since 2013?! It's going to be 10 years soon.

[@Babycakes_2001]

Well done Simon and team ❤ Mr Aggressive looked so happy in his new environment ❤

[@SebastianS39]

love your descriptions !

[@wildlifeaid]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@djenebasidibe468]

So hilarious that at 0:23min the chase for the swan is on with Simon and Lawrie coming for it from both sides and there is an actual street sign right there that says "the chase". As if it was meant as a prop for the film. Lol

[@wildlifeaid]

Haha, we did think it was a good street name for such a rescue!

[@lynngreene1993]

Love a swan song 😅😂 S&L up against a hisser lol. Went smooth l thought 😅 and great to see him with his gang at the end ♡ (love a swan bag, they look even cuter in one of those) Cheers guys 👊👊

[@avacat8852]

beautiful rescue of this young Swan !! Thank u all so very much !! 🦢

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks so much :)

[@pleochrome]

Being kicked out of home is such an upsetting ordeal!

[@wildlifeaid]

It certainly seems to be!

[@richardmcginnis5344]

that's awesome, straight jackets for swans

[@jorr1334]

I miss Lawrie, He was a great partner for Simon. I wish him well in his photography career.

[@omrivol]

Well done!

[@wildlifeaid]

Thanks a lot!

[@familyventurina5748]

Simon and the angry 🦢 plus lawrie 😀😀😀

[@Vinniegret]

I love the swan strait jackets. Until I saw these rescues I had no idea how big swans really were.

[@wildlifeaid]

They're definitely quite big birds! The swan bags definitely help!

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Well he was full of beans! ...and Lawrie bruises! That fiestiness will stand him in good stead in the wild. Good luck swan. Great job and thank you as always.

[@wildlifeaid]

He was indeed! We wish him the best of luck!

[@Soundhypno]

Well done as usual WAF!

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

Master Grumpy 😂. Good at hissing but regal in his new place.

[@tarawhite4419]

So cute

[@c.h.9223]

This swan makes me think why the species is called "Mute Swan" 😊

[@nyxbloodhunter8527]

That has *got* to be one of _the_ biggest swans I've ever seen.