Firefighters on the Yorkshire Coast had an unusual casualty to assist on Friday evening.
A seagull became trapped in nets in Whitby.
The incident happened just before 7pm.
Officers used a 9-metre ladder to free the sea bird.
Fire Officers in Whitby Gull Rescue
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Over 2,000 fans watched Boro beat Darlington 1-0, amid a backdrop of uncertainty over the relaying of the new pitch.
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The Blues beat already-relegated Blyth Spartans on Easter Monday.
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