An Aberystwyth road was closed earlier this afternoon as the fire service rescued a seagull from a roof top.

Great Darkgate Street was closed at midday today (13 May) as Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attempted to rescue a seagull from the roof of the former Lloyd’s Pharmacy, after it got trapped in netting.

A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 12:07pm today, Friday 13th May 2022, crews from Aberystwyth were called to rescue a seagull, that was trapped in netting, from a height in Terrace Road, Aberystwyth.

“Firefighters rescued the seagull using a turntable ladder and small gear and left the incident at 01:20pm.”

The fire service successfully rescued the seagull from the roof of the old Lloyd’s Pharmacy
The fire service successfully rescued the seagull from the roof of the old Lloyd’s Pharmacy (Stephen Hibbs)