Perth and Kinross to think twice before attempting to rescue swans or other birds and animals they fear may be stuck in ice.
During the recent cold snap, the Scottish SPCA’s animal helpline has received over 70 calls from concerned members of the public regarding swans they mistakenly fear are stuck in ice on frozen lochs or ponds.Memorial bench vandalism condemned by Perth residentsDespite the charity advising that in the vast majority of cases the birds are able to free themselves, people have been attempting their own rescues or, in some cases, calling the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.Scottish SPCA chief superintendent Mike Flynn said: “We understand that the public have good intentions when it comes to these birds and are concerned.
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