Video: Swan goes walkabout in middle of Leeds road

The swan had been making its way down the middle of Globe Road on the outskirts of Leeds city centre completely oblivious to motorists keen to get to work.

That was until 23-year-old Rebecca Watkinson spotted it from the sixth floor window of GDF Suez before deciding to carry out an impromptu rescue.

The kind-hearted sales support worker scooped it up before carrying it more than 500 yards back to the safety and the more tranquil surroundings of the Leeds Liverpool canal.

Rebecca said: I was sat in the building doing work and saw it walking down the road. So I decided to pick it up and put it back in the canal.”

Rebecca said the swan - whom she named Happy Feet - didn’t appear to be in distress or bothered by the oncoming cars, many of which were sounding their horns.

“It seemed perfectly happy to be honest, she said.

And when asked by the YEP whether it was something to tell family and friends she added: “I’ve got the scratches to prove it.

“All is well that ends well.”