Birds killed by mystery spillage

Monday 03 January 1994 01:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

More than 40 birds died after they were caught in a mystery pollution spillage along eight miles of coast. The RSPCA said that more than 70 birds had been coated by the leak of industrial adhesive.

Staff were working desperately to save other birds, including grebes, razorbills, guillemots and sandpipers, in an area of Lancashire between St Anne's and Fleetwood, and further south at Formby. Brian Jeffries, an RSPCA inspector, said: 'The substance is very, very sticky and far worse than oil.'

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Birds killed by mystery spillage

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering