Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Thorrington told the Gazette they have seen a surge in animal emergencies as the dry weather takes a significant toll on wildlife across the region. Last Saturday, August 1, the centre faced a series of challenging swan rescues, starting with a call from Braintree about a male swan with a fishing hook deeply embedded in its neck. (Image: Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre)Meanwhile at the same time, another unsuccessful swan rescue was underway after a bird became trapped in netting and injured itself on a metal pipe. (Image: Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre)But Monday was their busiest day which they described as "another crazy, manic day" with eight gull rescues, two swan rescues, and non-stop admissions from start to finish. (Image: Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre)The same day, another swan was finally caught and treated for a similar fishing hook injury.