This baby swan had an infestation of leeches in the eyes and was blinded - we were called… — @thewaterfowlsanctuary

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@thewaterfowlsanctuary's TikTok video "This baby swan had an infestation of leeches in the eyes and was blinded - we were called to rescue. They don't like salt and so out came the saline sprayer which is actually eye wash - so perfect for the eyes. Every rescuer should have some in their kit bag. I have performed this with several swans in my time and am familiar with the process. The cloth is not touching his eye but simply there to lift the leeches that have become unattached due to the saline spray. I do use tweezers but great care must be given not to split a leech as we don't want creature debris remaining behind the eye ball. Leeches apply an anaesthetic so the host is unaware - then an anticoagulant to prevent blood from clotting so they can continue feasting. He remained blind for a few days because of this infestation. The cygnet was taken to our hospital and after a few days his vision returned. Please consider a monthly donation to keep this charity proactive and capable and enable us to grow. Bank details and PayPal options can be found on www.thewaterfowlsanctuary.co.uk - Thank you! #SwanRescue #WildlifeRescue #AnimalRescue #SwanLife #Leech https://www.youtube.com/@thewaterfowlsanctuary https://www.facebook.com/thewaterfowlsanctuary" has 144,783 views, 5,272 likes, 171 comments, 146 shares in the public metrics captured by this index. That is an engagement rate of 3.86% (likes, comments and shares over views). It was posted over two weeks ago and runs 7 minutes 41 seconds. It has been saved 236 times.

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The capture indexed here reports 144,783 views, 5,272 likes and 171 comments.

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Across the captured metrics the engagement rate is 3.86% (likes + comments + shares over views).

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It was posted on 2026-10-04, over two weeks ago.

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The captured clip runs 7 minutes 41 seconds.