Video above: Lake Morton swans rounded up for their annual physicals (2023)

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) -- It's almost time for Lakeland's famous flock of royal swans to have their yearly veterinary checkup.

The swans, whose lineage dates back to a gift from Queen Elizabeth II nearly 70 years ago, will be rounded up by parks and recreation staff on Lake Morton on Tuesday. • Steve Platt, right, and Steve Williams prepare to catch a swan for medical examinations on Lake Morton during the 43rd annual swan roundup Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Lakeland, Fla. The late Queen Elizabeth II of England gifted the original pair of swans to the city back in 1957. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) • Michael Marotz, right, and Stan Derby prepares to put a swan in a pen for medical examinations on Lake Morton during

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