A rescued beaver found washed up on a Kent seashore has been recovering at an RSPCA wildlife centre.
The furry animal obtained into bother from swallowing salt water and washed ashore at Sandwich Bay in East Kent.
After being rescued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), the rodent has been cared for on the RSPCA Mallydams Wood in East Sussex, the place digicam footage reveals him “back to enjoying eating and grooming”.
Centre supervisor Peter Smith stated: “It’s quite common for beavers to get into difficulty at this time of year – the youngsters leave their family lodge and start exploring, but unfortunately some go for a swim in the sea and get into difficulty, and sadly many lose their lives.
“We have had four reported to us this week and sadly one had already died.”
Mr Smith was within the crew that first reintroduced beavers again to England in 2002 on the Ham Fen challenge in Kent.
He added: “This poor chap was found washed up on a beach in East Kent by BDMLR rescuers and they brought him here to recuperate.
“After washing all the salt out of the beaver’s fur and giving them a bath, the beaver started to feel better. With lots of nutritious food including fresh willow, apples and carrots, the beaver has recovered.”
The beaver is recuperating in a lodge made out of straw bales to maintain him protected and heat earlier than it can rework the shelter with sticks from the woodland.
RSPCA vets have been monitoring the beaver by way of cameras arrange the place he could be seen fortunately consuming and grooming, Mr Smith stated.
The beaver might be returned to the wild as soon as given the inexperienced gentle by vets.
