Rescue Log-August 2009
Outbreaks of Botulism in Ponds and Lakes in South East London
Recently there have been numerous outbreaks of Botulism in ponds and lakes in the south east London area. In The Tarn alone (Mottingham, SE9) more than 30 ducks and geese have died as a direct result of this. Willow Wildlife managed to rescue 20 ducks and treated them with fluid therapy and antibiotics before transferring them to The Swan Sanctuary in Shepperton. All 20 survived.
Ducks in rear of animal ambulance
Ducks being treated in the unit.
Ducks on fluid therapy in back of Animal ambulance
Vet injecting antibiotics prior to birds being moved to the unit
Dead ducks removed from The Tarn
