Seagull cliff rescue in Whitby

A seagull was caught by its beak on a fishing line that had become attached to the cliff.

The coastguard was alerted to initial reports that members of the public had been putting themselves at risk trying to rescue the bird.

Whitby who were first on the scene had been tasked to an incident elsewhere which is when colleagues from Staithes were called in to assist.

A Rope rescue technician managed to free the seagull which was handed to the RSPCA and a woman from Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary for treatment.

For all Coastal incidents and emergencies dial 999 .

A message from the editor

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the highest standards in the world. The dramatic events of 2020 are having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers and consequently the advertising that we receive. We are now more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news by buying a copy of our newspaper.

Thank you

Jean MacQuarrie

Editor-in-Chief