WIRES Central Coast is calling on residents to keep an eye out for injured animals after a trapped possum was found at Umina on January 18 close to 10am.
Fire and Rescue NSW released the possum, which was stuck inside a power pole cover on Veron Rd, after being contacted by WIRES.
Rescue crews from Umina and Gosford fire stations arrived on scene and used specialist rescue equipment to scare the possum so it escaped the guard on its own more than an hour later.
The possum was then secured by the WIRES team, who are now assessing it before releasing back into the wild.
A WIRES spokesperson said the type of rescue advice given depends on the location of the trapped animal.
However, general advice states to call wildlife rescue on 1300 094 737 if a sick, injured or orphaned animal is found.
It is then recommended to remove any external threats to the animal, and if safe to do so, contain the animal in a warm, dark, quiet place.
Maisy Rae