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'Cold and lethargic' otter taken into RSPCA care

An otter found dazed and wandering around an industrial estate near Afon Cynffig has been taken into RSPCA care.

The otter was described as 'cold and lethargic' when found. Credit: RSPCA

The animal was found by a member of the public yesterday morning, wandering by the industrial units at Kenfig Industrial Estate.

The otter was found cold and lethargic, although once I had put him in my warm van he started to perk up. It’s a young cub that may have been displaced due to flooding, following the heavy rain. The otter has now been taken to RSPCA’s West Hatch Wildlife Centre for rehabilitation. Unusually, in all my 16 years doing this job, this is the first otter I have collected! I’ve attended to all sorts of animals from a fin whale, seals, exotic lizards, rheas, dolphins you name it, but this was my first otter.”

– Nic de Celis, RSPCA inspector
The animal was found by an industrial estate. Credit: RSPCA

If you are concerned for the welfare of a young wild animal that seems to be alone, the RSPCA advice to watch from a distance and call their Cruelty & Advice line on 0300 1234 999.