Chilling images show a group of pesky rats ganging up on a nesting swan - amid fears they are becoming more bold during the lockdown.
The swan, guarding her eggs, is seen facing a constant threat of attack from the rodents as she tries to rest. The pictures were taken in Stratford-upon-Avon, close to the Royal Shakespeare Threatre, where the pests have been making a nuisance of themselves.
Three rats are seen making repeated attempts to get close to the swan, forcing her to drive them away. The Stratford Herald shared video of the scary encounter, suggesting that the rats were probably trying to steal some of the scraps the swan had used to make her nest.
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