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Bird freed from netting in Fishergate rescue
Posted on - 7th April, 2022 - 8:31pm | Author - Kate Rosindale | Posted in - Preston City Centre, Preston News, Wildlife and Conservation
A bird has been rescued after becoming trapped in netting in Preston city centre.
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The incident happened in Fishergate today (Thursday 7 April) just after 3.30pm.
One engine from Preston attended the scene.
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Firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service used a 10.5m ladder to release the bird.
They were in attendance for around 50 minutes.
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