Scottish SPCA were called-out to rescue a swan tangled in fishing wire at a park in Barrhead.
The team responded to a number of calls alerting them to the swan's distress at Darnley Dams as its wing was trapped around the wire.
It is the second incident of a swan being affected by litter in the Renfrewshire area in a fortnight.
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Scottish SPCA animal rescue officer Rebecca Carr, said: “Concerned members of the public had contacted our helpline to report the bird with the wire caught around its wing.
“We had attended the pond but hadn’t been able to contain the bird to provide assistance.
“Thankfully, I managed to catch the swan and cut the wire.
“I checked the bird over and there were no other injuries so I released it back on to the pond.
“On 12 May, my colleague Jan Toraman rescued a swan with a bottle top ring trapped around its beak and tongue which was affecting the bird’s ability to eat. This bird could have died without our help.
“All litter has the potential to be dangerous or lethal to wildlife. These incidents are easily avoidable if people take their rubbish away and dispose of it responsibly.”
Anyone concerned about the welfare of an animal should contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
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