As Jennifer Sexton and Emily Gilbreath were driving home from vacationing in Florida, they were looking forward to staying for a couple of days at Emily's home in Pittsburgh, PA. They just drove over the Pennsylvania state line into Washington County when they spotted what they thought was a large plastic bag on the road.

Much to their surprise, as they got closer, they discovered it was a swan. The swan moved, and then got hit by a acar. They quickly pulled off the road knowing they had the experience to capture and help the now injured bird. Emily grabbed the only blanket available, one her grandmother made her when she was a young child.

As they quickly approached, the swan began to fun and attempted to fly away from them. But they continued in pursuit until they safely captured it.

Jennifer called Tamarack Wildlife Center to inquire as to whether they could wait a few days before bringing it to The Center. Upon hearing the large bird had been hit by a car, she was referred to a wildlife rehabilitaor, no more than 20 minutes from Emily's house.

The swan was taken there, treated for it's injuries, and a bacterial infection.

Thanks for a job well done, Jennifer and Emily.

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