Six firefighters sent to rescue gull trapped on roof of Aberdeen shop

Firefighters were called to Aberdeen city centre today to rescue a gull trapped on the roof of a shop.

Fire crews received a call shortly before 1.30pm today after concerned members of the public contacted the RSPB.

Rescuers used a hoist to save the bird after it became trapped near the Schuh store, opposite the entrance to the St Nicholas Centre.

One eyewitness said: “The poor thing was just hanging there by its wing.”

Crew confirmed the bird will be put in the care of the RSPB.

A local shop worker said it happens a couple of times a year.