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| One of the stricken swans - its hopes of recovery are not great |
A PROBE has begun after oil pollution was identified in a watercourse in Stallingborough.
The oil is understood to have leaked from a dumped 10-litre drum, contaminating the water and harming wildlife including two mute swans, one of which is now in the care of Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue.
It is believed the rescued bird ingested oil as it sought preen its feathers clean.
According to one report, at least two other swans were found dead nearby.
North East Lincolnshire Council and the Environment Agency are investigating the incident, said to have affected a stretch of up to two miles in Middle Drain, near North Moss Lane culvert.
Anyone seeing pollution of any kind in a watercourse should report it to to the Environment Agency hotline at 0800 807060.
Pictures: Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue
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| The oil will have had a devastating impact on wildlife |
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