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A Happy Ending For Locally Rescued Hedgehog Family

A happy ending for a locally rescued hedgehog family
Aug 21 2023 Share

Wildlife Rescue Team Malta took to social media to share the happy ending to a locally rescued hedgehog family, picked up from under a boat in the Birgu Regatta Club.

A mother hedgehog along with her newborn babies, called hoglets, were rescued on the 1st of July and taken into rehabilitation to provide a safe space for the babies to grow with their mother. 

‘The babies thrive much more when they’re with their mother, and learn normal hunting and hedgehog behaviour more easily than when they need to be hand-reared’, the NGO explained.

After observing that they could fend on their own in case they get separated from their mother, they were released back into the wild. 

‘Good luck little fellas, try to stay out of trouble’, wrote the NGO. ‘All the animals we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to keep them as pets.’ 

‘If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team on 99999505.’ 

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Stars Of Fire: Sliema Strand Lit Up With Fireworks Display

Stars Of Fire: Sliema Strand Lit Up With Fireworks Display
Aug 21 2023 Share

The Għaqda tan-Nar Stella Maris put up a fantastic pyrotechnical show on Saturday, with the event aptly named ‘Stars of Fire’. 

Taking place at the Strand, Sliema, the event showcased yet another instance of local firework creativity as the night sky was showered with various colours and designs. 

 

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Onlookers were treated to a musical and pyrotechnic display – a cultural feat the Maltese have been building and improving for generations. 

Did you catch the fireworks spectacle?

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Swimmer Injured After Jumping Into St Peter’s Pool

Swimmer Injured After Jumping Into St Peter's Pool
Aug 21 2023 Share

A young man, whose identity is currently still undisclosed, has suffered injuries after jumping off a height at St Peter’s Pool. 

The incident was caught on film, with the footage making rounds on TikTok. The video shows the youth jumping into the water but not resurfacing, prompting other swimmers to dive to his aid. 

 

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It was later confirmed that police were on site to transport the youth to Mater Dei Hospital for further medical assistance. 

His condition is currently still unknown. 

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568.12kg Of Waste Picked Up By 106 Volunteers In St Paul’s Bay

568.12kg Of Waste Picked Up By 106 Volunteers In St Paul's Bay
Aug 21 2023 Share

A whopping 568.12kg of waste was picked up by around 106 divers, free divers and coastal volunteers in Ta’ L-Għażżien Bay, St Paul’s Bay. 

The clean up, organised by NGO Zibel, and supported by Saving Our Blue Malta, ERA and the Ministry for the Environment, saw a large group of volunteers contributing to keeping Malta’s coastline cleaner.

 

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They all managed to pick up 168.16kg of plastic, 54.74kg of ropes and fishing gear, and 5.50kg worth of glass. 112.56kg of metal and 228kg of mixed waste was also recovered, amounting to the total of 568.12kg of waste. 

‘What a turnout! The clean-up at this location is always one of our favourites, we get to meet a lot of our volunteers who live in the area as well as the great guys at Simenta Malta for hosting us on the day’, explained the NGO.

Have you ever contributed to a clean-up?

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