The Scottish SPCA has issued a warning over discarded fishing line after an otter was found dead in Talla reservoir near Tweedsmuir. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted to the

otter which was strangled by dumped fishing line. inspector, Jack Marshall, said: “Fishing line can cause life threatening injuries or death to wild animals. “Unfortunately this otter was

dead on arrival as they had been strangled by the fishing line. “It can take a number of days for wildlife to succumb to an injury like this and sometimes it can be hard to spot wire wrapped

around flesh as it may be so tight that it’s hard to see. “We would urge those who use fishing line, rope, netting or any form of wire to please make sure you take this away with you. It