A seagull which became caught up in telegraph pole wires and was saved by firefighters has died.

The bird which caught its wing in two high up wires had exhausted itself trying flap its way to freedom.

The wires were attached to a pole in Arethusa Road, Rochester.

Worried people called in the RSPCA after spotting the bird on Monday at around 2pm. The RSPCA called firefighters to help.

Firefighters were hopeful that after their efforts the bird would recover but despite efforts from RSPCA staff it died later in the day.

Klare Kennett of the RSPCA said: "Despite the fire fighters best efforts to save the bird it sadly died later."