SWANAGE Coastguard Rescue Team was called out to reports of a large fishing net that had washed up on Saturday.

The team was called out to Peveril Point by the National Maritime Operations Centre who were concerned it could be a hazard.

Once on the scene, the team found several nets.

A spokesperson for Swanage Coastguard said: “Sadly caught in the net were a couple of sea birds so a decision was taken to remove the nets.

“A further net was located caught on some rocks so further team members were tasked to assist.

“The net was collected up and removed to the boat park for collection by the Town Council , our thanks to them for their assistance.

“It’s not always search and rescue incidents for the team but prevention work to avoid accidents or damage to our environment.”