08/09/2026
Two geese rescued from a dried-up pond in Epsom
Yesterday, we received a call from residents living near the RAC pond in Epsom. They had spotted a Canada goose that had become stuck in the thick silt of the dried-up pond and had been trapped there for two days.
The residents had already tried contacting nearby rescues but unfortunately weren’t able to get any help. As soon as we received the call, we headed straight over.
Rescues like this can be extremely difficult and dangerous, especially when you don’t know how deep or unstable the silt is. Ian suited up in his waders and, using our kayak for some extra stability, carefully made his way into the pond to see if he could reach the goose.
After some very hard work wading through the thick sludge, Ian finally reached the exhausted bird and was able to safely bring it back to solid ground.
But the rescue didn’t end there!
On his way back, Ian spotted another goose further along the pond that was also struggling in the silt. Once the first goose was safely out, we headed back in and rescued the second one too.
Both geese were taken straight back to the Swan Sanctuary, where they could have a much-needed clean-up, some food and, most importantly, a good rest.
A huge thank you to the residents who kept an eye on the geese and continued looking for help🦢🩷
