East Sussex Wildlife Heroes Rescue 185+ Animals Over Bank Holiday
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) went into overdrive this Bank Holiday weekend. Their hardworking team of staff and volunteers saved more than 185 animals across the region, battling tough rescues and proving their wildlife dedication.
Major Operations Across East Sussex
Since Friday morning, WRAS has been dispatched to hotspots including Uckfield, Eastbourne, Brighton, Hove, and Haywards Heath. They rescued 81 ducks, 32 pigeons, 26 gulls, 6 foxes, 4 fallow deer, plus hedgehogs, kestrels, rabbits and more.
- Highlight: A daring fox rescue in St Leonards
- A tricky fallow deer entangled in Uckfield
- A huge duck rescue operation in Ridgewood, Uckfield
Founder Warns of Seasonal Wildlife Struggles
Trevor Weeks MBE, WRAS founder, revealed spring sees more prolonged rescue efforts, especially freeing deer trapped by antler snags. “It’s challenging but we’re committed to saving every creature in need,” he said.
WRAS Relies Solely on Public Donations
Weeks highlighted that WRAS receives no government or council funding. “We depend entirely on donations to keep going,” he urged. The team calls on the community to pitch in and support their life-saving work.
For more details or to donate, visit www.wildlifeambulance.org.
