Avoidable

Yet again another sad story that could have been so easily avoided.  This poor little guy was spotted at Kiama harbour south of Wollongong.  He has obviously been dangled in discarded line as it was the ‘new’ braided type which won’t break.  In his effort for freedom his right foot had almost been severed and the left foot the line had become so tight it cut off the circulation and caused gangrene.  The only outcome possible – euthanasia!  It is so easy not to litter yet we are still facing these problems.  Obviously you care or you wouldn’t be reading these stories, so please if you see litter, especially plastic and fishing line, pick it up and put it in the bin.  Every little bit helps.  Thank you.

Betty

Seagull with fishing line tangled around legs causing severe damage.