Flying fox rescued by local SES near Maitland
July 15, 2021
A flying fox has been rescued by local State Emergency Service (SES) crews near Maitland.
Hunter Wildlife Rescue NATF posted on their Facebook page last night that a family at Oakhampton noticed a flying fox was caught on barbed wire, smack bang in the middle of their dam.
They called Hunter Wildlife Rescue and local rescuer Jen and Maitland SES so they could get a boat to reach the flying fox.
Jen also called the local RSPCA Ranger to assist in the delicate operation.
The young male grey headed flying fox was eventually cut free and is now in care with a very experienced rehabilitator.
A flying fox has been rescued in a delicate operation at Oakhampton.
A local family noticed the creature was caught in barbed wire in the middle of their dam and called Hunter Wildlife Rescue for help.
A phone operator leapt into action, organising Maitland SES and a Rutherford RSPCA ranger to reach the flying fox by boat and cut it free.
It’s now in the care of an experienced rehabilitator.
Good job, team!