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The long-tailed duck struggled to swim as a large fishing flasher (shiny, rotating plastic or metal blade used to attract fish) dragged behind him. The trolling line it was attached to had become wrapped tightly around the poor animal’s body and leg, making every movement difficult. Exhausted and unable to dive for long to catch food, the vulnerable duck desperately needed the Rescue Team’s help. Enjoyed this video? Subscribe → / @twcwildlife 0:04: Long-tailed duck tangled in fishing waste 1:04: Catching the duck 2:18: New patient arrives at TWC 3:30: Resting in care RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Rescuing a young duck who ingested a hook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ZFqE5GY8g Caring for wild birds affected by fishing waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6U3Oa0Ycho
Long-tailed duck rescued from fishing waste
Bryan was working at a construction site when he noticed an American robin hanging about 70 feet up in a tree. The sight was shocking – the distressed bird was trapped, dangling upside down with her foot tangled in string. Fearing for her life, he immediately contacted Toronto Wildlife Centre. With the bird in such an inaccessible spot, the Rescue Team knew they needed the help of TWC Volunteer arborist Jabeen. Once she arrived on site, Bryan’s construction crew paused their work to keep the noise level down and assist her with her gear if needed. The skilled arborist secured her climbing line around the branch the robin hung from and climbed up to her. She gently cut the string, placed the frightened robin into a paper bag, and removed the remaining string from the tree. Jabeen then rushed her to TWC. Dr. Cameron Berg could see the new patient was holding up the leg that had been constricted, no doubt in pain. Thankfully though, she could still bear weight on it. The veterinarian took x-rays and, with relief, confirmed there were no broken bones. He gave her medication to manage the pain and let her rest in her soft-sided enclosure. A few days later, the recovering robin was moved to an outdoor aviary to acclimate to the outdoors with two fellow robins who had been receiving care. Thanks to caring Bryan and Jabeen, the robin will soon be able to take to the sky again!
Rescuing an American robin who was hanging by a string, 70 feet up in a tree #wildliferescue
Brooke found a painted turtle lying upside down alongside a country road. Concerned, she stopped to turn him over but was shocked when she saw the large cracks on his shell! Wanting to help the injured animal, she notified Toronto Wildlife Centre and brought the poor reptile in. After the Veterinary Team carried out a successful shell repair, the patient was placed in an enclosure with very shallow water and lots of dry spots to rest on - this would prevent his injuries from being fully submerged, which could cause infection. As he heals, the Rehabilitation Team will increase the water level so he can swim about. In another eight weeks or so, when his shell is restored, the Veterinary Team will remove the steel bracket. Then, he’ll be returned to a peaceful body of water a safe distance from the country road. 💚
Repairing a painted turtle's shell after he was struck by a car #paintedturtle #wildliferehab
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