Mallard duck survives being shot in the head with 'crossbow bolt' in cruel attack
A duck living on a Telford lake has survived being shot in the head with a crossbow bolt and has even been seen fighting with other birds while avoiding capture by humans trying to help it.
Pictures of the mallard show what appears to be a crossbow bolt stuck in its head, but the bird survived the attack and is able to eat, swim and fly as normal.
RSPCA officers are monitoring the male duck at Holmer Lake in Telford after the charity was alerted by concerned members of the public.
