Swan Lake meets Frozen as bird gets trapped in icy Lough

The Lough has been frozen for the last two nights as temperatures plunged.

A swan who was trapped in Cork’s frozen Lough. Picture: Adrian O'Mahony/Twitter

A swan who was trapped in Cork’s frozen Lough amenity freed itself this morning just as major rescue operation was being mounted.

People cheered as the bird broke free from the ice and took flight to freedom.