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What the honk?! Swan causes slowdowns on SR-408 in Orlando

Officers safely recover swan near Bumby Avenue

Orlando police respond to wayward swan on State Road 408. (Orlando Police Department)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Traffic is for the birds!

Orlando police say a swan was found wandering Friday on State Road 408.

Multiple calls came in about a swan waddling along S.R. 408 near Bumby Avenue, the Orlando Police Department said on social media.

Orlando police respond to wayward swan on State Road 408. (Orlando Police Department)

Officers responded and secured the swan safely before taking it to the Lake Eola House for evaluation, according to the post.

Swan at the Lake Eola House after being retrieved from State Road 408. (Orlando Police Department)

“Although this swan doesn’t appear to call Lake Eola home, we’re happy it’s now out of harm’s way,” the post states, going on to remind drivers to stay focused and wishing all a “swan-derful weekend.”