Multiagency rescue!
Today, one of our volunteers attended a property near Barrow Upon Humber for an injured swan; unfortunately, after multiple attempts, it was clear that this was going to be a bigger job than just one volunteer.
On this very rare occasion, we requested assistance from Humberside Fire and Rescue to help complete a water rescue of the stricken bird.
Working together, the swan was corralled into a corner when its wing became snagged on a line.
In an unusual approach, this gave our volunteer the perfect opportunity to enter the water and safely contain the swan before swimming the bird back to the edge.
This Swan is now receiving veterinary care for her injuries.
Thank you so much to the Immingham East Blue Watch crew for their dedication and determination to support our volunteer in containing the injured bird.
Unfortunately, while in the process of the rescue, we lost our Reach and Rescue pole and swan hook, which sank during the rescue attempt. This means we’ll be unable to complete any swan rescues needing this equipment for quite a while until we can afford a replacement!
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Cygnet Release!
We recently admitted this cygnet into our care after swolling a fishing hook at Cleethorpes Beach (formerly Thorpe Park).
The bird required emergency veterinary care, which was provided by the Grimsby Blue Cross, followed by a course of antibiotics and close monitoring.
Now successfully rehabilitiated, it was time to go home!
Thank you for your support.
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*Fox Release - Arrow is home*
We're delighted to share that Arrow has been returned home after
after his period of rehabilitation...
Although he is nearly 2 kg heavier than when he arrived, he will be support-fed by the original finders while he gets used to being home.
It's been a pleasure to help you, Arrow! Your destiny awaits! <3
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A water rescue has just taken place for yet another fishing related injury…
Our metal detector has picked up on an internal embedded hook or weight, so this cygnet is heading for an emergency veterinary appointment!
Good luck! 🤞
Fox release!
Yesterday, we collected Dug from The Fox Rescuers and brought him back to Grimsby after his rehabilitation was complete.
Dug was originally captured with another fox called Hamish, but as Hamish has a longer rehabilitation ahead of him, Dug started showing behaviours that indicated it would be too stressful to keep him in just for the purpose of them being released together.
As you can see, Dug was not hanging around; he wanted to be free again!
Do not fear; Hamish will be released in the same location so that they can meet again.
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Our volunteers travelled a whopping 386 miles in aid of wildlife yesterday!
It costs £162.23 to fill up our two wildlife rescue vehicles, which, during peak season (now), will last just 10–12 days!
If you’d like to be a monthly donor, please click the link:
https://www.cleethorpeswildliferescue.co.uk/donate
Thank you so much ☺️
A late night swan call! 📞
Volunteers attended Newtoft, near Market Rasen, to assist with a swan that had crash-landed outside a property close to a reservoir.
Given her initial presentation, she has been brought into rescue for temporary care.
We will check out the reservoir tomorrow and assess if her bad landing was due to poor visibility or if there are additional reasons why she left the water, such as other territorial swans.
This swan is always wearing a British Trust for Ornithology ring, which we have now reported.
Thank you 🙏
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One rescue, three kittens!
Today, we were made aware of three kittens on a busy road in Stallingborough, and while cats don't usually fall under wildlife, these kittens certainly showed their wild side to our volunteers!
Arriving shortly after the report, we used thermal imaging and 4G cameras to pick the best location for a trap.
Soon after setting the trap, two were safely captured and transferred over to Cats Lost and Found Rehoming—Grimsby.
The next task came when another was spotted down a storm drain!
We used our flexible endoscope to search the drainage system, where we located the third kitten. Convinced that the kitten was using the drain for shelter rather than being stuck, we relocated our camera and got the trap ready to go again.
The smell of food proved too irresistible, and soon after, the third kitten was contained and reunited with their family.
We will keep our 4G camera rolling to ensure no others are in the area, and if they are, we'll complete further rescues!
The three kittens are all underweight and will be rehabilitated before moving on to loving families in the future!
Donations to their rehabilitation:
https://gofund.me/59ccf9eb
Thank you to the volunteers involved and to Cats Lost and Found Rehoming for their care.
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Our final River Freshney Swan Cam Footage!
It has been a pleasure to bring you along for the journey during the nesting, hatching, and raising of the Mute swans in Grimsby this year.
Our rescue took decisive action in April 2024 after we received multiple reports of cruel behaviour towards the nesting swans. Our actions included receiving a license from North East Lincolnshire Council to erect fencing, install 4G CCTV, and have volunteers frequent the site to deter any illegal disturbance.
Working with Humberside Police - North East Lincolnshire Rural Task Force, their local officer also joined in our efforts by having access to our cameras 24/7.
The action taken by our rescue proved highly effective, taking our reports of abuse down from 2-3 a day to just 3 over the remaining nesting period.
The silver lining in this was that we also got to share with you countless beautiful moments, including the hatching of six tiny cygnets.
They're not so small anymore; they no longer need our help, and it's time to remove the barriers.
Thank you to NELC, Humberside Police, HSS HIRE for loaning us the required fencing for free and to KEYSIM for providing our cameras with an uninterrupted 4G network.
We're sure we'll see you again next year!
Thank you
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Release!
This female mallard was rescued by a member of the public after being struck by a vehicle.
Fortunately, her injuries were minor, and after a period of rehabilitation, she was ready to go back to the wild.
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Not the most gracious of releases…
This Mute swan was eager to get back in the water that she almost got out of the swan bag on her own!
Welcome home 🏠
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Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release! - Magnum Update:
We're happy to share that the badger, rescued from a plastic barrel filled with rainwater, has been released following a successful period of rehabilitation.
It was a nice moment to share with those who made this possible, including our volunteers, the team from The Lincolnshire Badger Group , and veterinary surgeons from Abbey Veterinary Centre.
A big shout out to Charlotte (RVN) and Carolina (Veterinary Surgeon) at Abbey Vets, who took our call at almost 2am and didn't hesitate to spring into action and provide emergency care on the night of this badger rescue.
And, of course, to Lincolnshire Badger Group for providing suitable facilities for species-specific care.
Magnum certainly has a story to tell!
Thank you...
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Thank you to those who reported this coot at People’s Park, we’re happy to say that we’ve captured the bird and he’s now at Abbey Vets undergoing treatment!
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Our second call-out tonight!
This one is to search for a tawny owl near Louth, who is likely the victim of a collision with a vehicle.
A very diligent search had been completed by members of another rescue group, but unfortunately, in the darkness, even the brightest torches can end in a fruitless search.
We’re extremely fortunate that this year we have been able to fund a thermal imaging camera!
This camera doesn’t need light; it uses body heat. Which makes it great for both day and night rescues.
Since its introduction to our rescue, it has been used on countless call-outs, many where, previously, we would’ve had to call off a search without locating the animal.
Within 10 seconds, a good heat source was detected, and within 60 seconds, an exact location was determined.
The tawny has been successfully rescued and is heading over to our vets with a suspected fractured wing!
Thank you 🙏
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Kestrel Release!
This kestrel was rescued by volunteers on the 14th July after being spotted in a ditch by eagle-eyed walkers.
The kestrel was in good body condition but had become waterlogged, and as a result, some feathers were in poor condition.
After being dried in a critical care incubator and given time to improve feather condition, it was time for this kestrel to be released back home!
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Magnum update!
This badger is doing well after his emergency rescue at 1am…
As our lead rescuer is also a committee member for The Lincolnshire Badger Group, and we firmly believe badgers are best in a species specific environment, Magnum has joined the team in Lincoln for the duration of his treatment, which, shouldn’t be long at all!
For now, he’s enjoying a plentiful buffet.
Thank you to those who reported him to us…
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Emergency 🚨‼️
At 1 a.m. last night, we were contacted by a care home in Waltham when a loud scream could be heard near their property.
On our arrival, we were directed to the area and spotted a large plastic drum/barrel the other side of the hedge.
Our volunteer made their way through the thick bushes and brambles to get a better look and finally managed to get close enough to start a rescue.
The urge is always to tip the barrel to get the water out, but doing so would also risk the badger getting out, and without knowing their injuries, this could be fatal.
After completing a successful rescue, we called our vets for an emergency consultation.
The team at Abbey Vets called this badger Magnum!
Magnum had aspirated some of the water in the barrel, and was, to be expected, hypothermic from the incident.
He was provided medication to expel the small amount of water from his lungs, pain relief, antibiotics, and warm fluids.
Since the incident, this badger is improving but will require further care until he can be released.
Emergency rescues like this are expensive, particularly with out of hours veterinary care, if you’re able to support Magnum, please donate below 👇
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Gull update!
For those who saw our gull admission yesterday, we’re happy to say that he’s doing well!
He remains in isolation but will be introduced into a larger enclosure with other gulls once his quarantine is over.
For now, he’s enjoying plenty of mixed foods, including cat food, fish and chicken.
You can view his progress in the video below.
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Although we’re full, we’re doing our absolute best to work on a “one in, one out” basis to those critical patients as soon as possible.
We are working hard to consider the next stages of our rescues growth in hopes of creating a wildlife rescue centre, or we risk missing casualties such as this juvenile gull… and if we can’t be there for them, who will?
This gull was brought to a volunteers attention today in Grimsby town centre. On arrival this gull had minutes (if that) remaining, our volunteer spared no time in performing a dynamic risk assessment and completing a successful water rescue of the gull.
He’s now slowly being warmed up so we can complete the next stages of rehabilitation!
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Cyril the cygnet is home again!
Cyril, a mute swan cygnet from People’s Park, came to us unable to bear weight on one of his legs.
Working closely with our veterinary surgeons, we discovered a small injury, likely from a fishing hook, which had caused an infection in the knee.
After a course of treatment, Cyril has fully recovered.
We always risk assess a reunion such as this, there is always the possibility that the parents will refuse the cygnet back, so our team set up all the necessary control measures and equipment to intervene should this reunion not go well.
Thankfully, this family wanted their cygnet back and as you can see, the reunion ended positively!
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Although we’re full, we’re doing our absolute best to work on a “one in, one out” basis to those critical patients as soon as possible.
We are working hard to consider the next stages of our rescues growth in hopes of creating a wildlife rescue centre, or we risk missing casualties such as this juvenile gull… and if we can’t be there for them, who will?
This gull was brought to a volunteers attention today in Grimsby town centre. On arrival this gull had minutes (if that) remaining, our volunteer spared no time in performing a dynamic risk assessment and completing a successful water rescue of the gull.
He’s now slowly being warmed up so we can complete the next stages of rehabilitation!
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Watch this house sparrow grow!
A daily capture during feeding time shows us just how quickly these birds develop in just 14 days.
This one is now is now learning to fly in a safe environment with others.
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