Mall security help rescue the swan, photographed by Swan Support
A swan stuck on the roof of Broad Street Mall car park shocked onlookers as it fell to the ground below.
Swan Support were attempting to rescue the animal when it jumped from the building.
A video shows the bird crash landing, miraculously suffering no injuries.
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With the help of mall security, the charity gathered up the swan and released in into the Caversham flock safely.
“Thank you to the security for staying with swan in the pouring rain,” posted Swan Support on Facebook.
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