The bird, nicknamed “Bumbles Gull” by supporters online, was first reported on Sunday (May 10) at 12.45pm inside the former Bumbles Cafe building on Charles Street, prompting growing concern from North Wales Wild Bird Care and local residents.
The volunteer-led rescue group had warned the gull appeared distressed and was at risk of starvation, dehydration and exhaustion while trapped inside the building.
Now, the organisation has confirmed the gull is no longer inside the property and is receiving care from one of its rehabilitation volunteers.
Gillian Traylor from North Wales Wild Bird Care (NWWBC) said: “A wonderful volunteer released the bird tonight.
“It’s very, very weak and dehydrated and is being taken to one of our rehabbers to hopefully recover.”
The group said it had worked alongside other local rescues and individuals over several days in attempts to help the gull.
The gull trapped inside a derelict building on Charles Street in Wrexham was trapped inside (Image: North Wales Wild Bird Care)
In an update shared with The Leader, NWWBC said: “Here at NWWBC we worked with other local rescues and individuals over several days to look to recover him.
“We received support from the RSPCA, who attended, and North Wales Police.
“Late yesterday we were advised that Bumbles was no longer in the building and are delighted to report this outcome.”
The organisation also thanked members of the public who had shared appeals online and helped raise awareness of the bird’s situation.
Concerns over the gull had previously sparked discussion online after rescuers said they were unable to access the privately-owned derelict building.
Wrexham councillor Jon Jolley had earlier explained that the council was not permitted to force entry into private premises, but said the issue had been raised with several departments to explore possible options to help the animal.
NWWBC has not yet released full details of the rescue, but said efforts were ongoing to piece together exactly how the gull escaped or was freed.