A Sunderland animal rescue charity says wildlife is 'dying because of carelessness from humans'.
An animal charity has called on dog owners to be "courteous and responsible" following the death of a cygnet.
Volunteer Julie Dyson said it had "angered" the charity, because it could have been "so easily avoided". It is a criminal offence to kill swans and other wild birds in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.A cormorant was rescued on Monday after getting caught in discarded fishing equipment
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