New England Wildlife Center Saves Greasy Seagulls
In a story that’s sure to ruffle some feathers, the New England Wildlife Center has come to the rescue of nearly two dozen seagulls that found themselves swimming in a vat of used cooking oil.
The grease-covered gulls were discovered on the back of a truck, where they had apparently been hoarding the slimy substance for who knows how long. Luckily, a concerned citizen spotted the birds and contacted the Wildlife Center, which sprang into action to save the feathered friends.
Upon arriving at the scene, the Wildlife Center’s team of experts immediately got to work cleaning up the oily mess. Using a specialized cleaning solution, they were able to gently wash the seagulls and remove all traces of the cooking oil from their feathers.
While some may scoff at the notion of getting all worked up over a few greasy birds, the Wildlife Center sees the situation as a serious one. According to their experts, the seagulls could have suffered serious health problems if left to swim in the oil for too long.
“We’re not just talking about a cosmetic issue here,” says Wildlife Center spokesperson Jane Smith. “That oil can seep into their skin and lungs, causing a range of health issues. We take every case seriously, no matter how silly it may seem to some people.”
Of course, not everyone is so sympathetic to the plight of the seagulls. Some social media users have taken to Twitter to express their disdain for the birds, citing their supposed thieving tendencies and annoying squawks.
One user tweeted, “Why bother saving those nasty seagulls? They’re just rats with wings, always stealing food and crapping all over everything.”
Such sentiments are not uncommon in the world of bird-lovers, where seagulls are often maligned for their aggressive behavior and voracious appetites. However, the Wildlife Center is quick to remind us that these birds are an integral part of our coastal ecosystem, and deserve our respect and protection.
In the end, the greasy seagulls were successfully cleaned up and released back into the wild, where they promptly flew off to find new sources of food and mischief. While their misadventure in the vat of cooking oil may have been uncomfortable, it’s safe to say that these birds are now flying high and feeling fine thanks to the hard work of the Wildlife Center’s devoted team of experts.
