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A family of swans were rescued in a Hot Fuzz style rescue mission after wandering onto a busy dual carriageway. The two adults and six cygnets ventured onto the A256 between Ramsgate and Sandwich, bringing traffic to a halt yesterday morning. Drivers got out to usher the birds to the edge of the highway near the Subway fast food outlet. Police and the RSPCA had better luck than Sergeant Angel and PC Butterworth – played by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost respectively in the 2007 cult classic comedy film – in their efforts to catch the birds and take them to safety. They were helped by experienced bi…

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