RSPCA rescue Shrewsbury duck left in agony after getting beak caught in drinks can
A duck that was left in agony when his beak was trapped in a discarded drinks can has been rescued by the RSPCA in Shrewsbury.
Members of the public spotted the mallard with the serrated can stuck around his lower beak and tongue, leaving him unable to feed or drink in Mereside, Shrewsbury.
After successfully catching him RSPCA officers cut him free from the can before rushing him to a nearby wildlife rescue centre for treatment.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Elaine Williams said: "This poor mallard must be in so much pain.
"When we found him the top half of a drinks can was caught around his lower beak with the sharp edges cutting in to his tongue and beak. He must've been in absolute agony.
"There was a lot of blood and the wounds were deep. It was shocking to see. Thankfully we were contacted by members of the public about him otherwise he may have starved to death.
"We do not know how long he had been like that. While he was a little underweight he was still a good size so we hope we have caught him in time.
"He is now receiving care at Cuan House Wildlife Rescue and we hope he makes a full recovery. "
She added: "Litter inflicts such needless suffering to animals and this case shows just how destructive it can be and how much pain it can cause."
