Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Six firefighters sent to rescue gull trapped on roof of Aberdeen shop By Derek Healey August 10 2016, 2:25 pm August 10 2016, 2:25 pm Share Six firefighters sent to rescue gull trapped on roof of Aberdeen shop Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/998238/six-firefighters-sent-rescue-gull-trapped-roof-aberdeen-shop/ Copy Link Firefighters were called to Aberdeen city centre today to rescue a gull trapped on the roof of a shop. Fire crews received a call shortly before 1.30pm today after concerned members of the public contacted the RSPB. Rescuers used a hoist to save the bird after it became trapped near the Schuh store, opposite the entrance to the St Nicholas Centre. One eyewitness said: “The poor thing was just hanging there by its wing.” Crew confirmed the bird will be put in the care of the RSPB. A local shop worker said it happens a couple of times a year.
