BERNKASTEL-KUES, Germany – A police officer in Germany was brave enough to face an irate swan at risk of being hit by cars on a busy road.

Video from Oct. 17, shows the officer cautiously approaching the large-necked bird on a sidewalk alongside a bridge.

"A swan was out and about in Bernkastel-Kues and threatened to be run over," said Rhineland-Palatinate Police on Instagram.

Officer Marion went out to catch the swan and relocate it to a safer spot.

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In the video, the officer stuck her hand out as she got closer to the animal .

The swan hissed and tried to evade her, causing officer Marion to go on a chase to capture the bird.

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