Second cygnet found hurt by fishing hook in Telford

It was the second time in as many days that a young swan caught in angling gear has been reported in the Telford area,

Wildlife volunteers were due to go to the bird's rescue after it was spotted at The Flash pool, in Priorslee, on Thursday evening.

It was captured on film by amateur photographer Stephen Handley who said: "I had been taking a few photos of the ducks, geese and swans when I came across this poor cygnet.

"I saw it in the distance looking distressed. It came up to me.

"It was shaking its head and seemed very disturbed. I've reported this to Cuan Wildlife Centre and they are coming out today to help this poor cygnet.

"There is a lot of wildlife at this pool. Someone was commenting on social media that perhaps fishing should be stopped there due to the amount of birds."

Rescue workers from the Cuan centre were also called out to rescue a mute swan cygnet found with a fishing hook embedded in its head at Trench Pool earlier this week.