A dopey seagull – a seaside menace – needed help after getting tangled in netting.
The bird got snared five storeys up.
Passersby spotted the struggling gull on the side of a building.
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The feather-raising rescue attracted a large flock of onlookers who had a beak as emergency crews worked to free the hapless bird.
Firefighters, police and animal welfare officers attended.
It happened on Brighton seafront, East Sussex, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Seagulls are renowned for being a seaside pest, dive-bombing people to snatch their food.
RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Chloe Wilson said: “It was quite a dramatic rescue.
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“The gull was tangled tightly in the netting, flapping to try and free himself and hanging several storeys up directly opposite Brighton pier.
“Firefighters did a brilliant job cutting him free as best they could, and once he was down, I removed the remaining netting and gave him a full check over.
“He was understandably tired but otherwise in good condition, so I took him home overnight to monitor him.
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“After a good night’s rest, he was super feisty and bright, so I took him back down to the beach to release him back into the wild.
“The incident shows just how dangerous loose or poorly maintained netting can be for wildlife.
“We’d always urge building owners to regularly check any netting designed to deter birds, to make sure it’s properly fitted and not posing a risk of entanglement.
“We’d rather see gulls soaring than snared.”
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