RSPCA: Swan Rescue taking place in Tottenham Canal
RSPCA inspectors will this morning (Friday 15 February) at 9am rescue 30 or more swans from a London canal. Along with staff from a local swan sanctuary, the teams will use five boats to rescue the birds which have been covered in oil. Geese and ducks have also been affected and will be rescued.
A slick of oil and sewage is covering around half a mile of the canal. RSPCA inspectors attended yesterday (Thursday 14th) and rescued several swans, but many more have now been affected.
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Notes to Editors
1. The teams will be meeting at 9am in Craven Park Road, Tottenham, London N15. The canal is at the far end of the road.
2. For pictures, footage or interviews, contact the RSPCA press office.
RSPCA, Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9RS Press office direct lines: 0300 123 0244/0288 Fax: 0303 123 0099 Duty press officer (evenings and weekends) Tel 0870 0555500 and ask for pager number 828825
Email: press@rspca.org.uk Website: www.rspca.org.uk
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