A swan was rescued from deep snow in Toronto after a record storm, then released unharmed.

A swan was rescued in Toronto on January 25, 2026, after being trapped in over 60 cm of snow from a record-breaking storm that dumped 61 cm in downtown Toronto and 46 cm at Pearson Airport. Stranded in a parking lot, the bird struggled to move, paddling through snow. A passerby, Debbie, spotted it and contacted the Toronto Wildlife Centre, which found the swan in good health despite a minor foot wound and initial agitation. After rest, swimming, and feeding, the swan was released back into a natural waterway. The incident highlighted how extreme winter weather can impact urban wildlife.