\n Last week, Brighton and Hove Seafront Team shared that they had discovered a catfish stranded on Brighton beach.\n<\/p>\n
\n Team member Chaz helped to rescue the animal, highlighting that the sighting was “really unusual” due to the low tide at the time.\n<\/p>\n
\n In a post shared on social media, the team shared video footage from the rescue.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n The caption said: \u201cAnother life saved on the seafront!\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWhilst on patrol our seafront officer Chaz spotted a catfish stranded at the top of the beach. Acting quickly, Chaz carefully carried the fish back down to the water’s edge and gently helped it familiarise with the sea.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cAfter a few moments, the catfish was able to swim off strongly back into the ocean where it belongs. A small moment on the beach, but a big difference for one sea creature!\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Seafront teams help to return the catfish to the sea (Image: Wikimedia Commons)\n<\/p>\n
\n Catfish are easily identified due to their long, slender bodies, broad heads, wide mouths, and barbels \u2013 whisker-like protrusions from their jaw and chin.\n<\/p>\n
\n There are thousands of species of catfish, with the Wels Catfish named as one of the largest freshwater fish in the UK.\n<\/p>\n
\n In the post, the seafront team also encouraged the public to report any wildlife in distress.\n<\/p>\n
\n It said: \u201cIf you ever see wildlife in distress along the seafront, please don’t attempt to handle it yourself.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cInstead contact the seafront office and our team will do their best to respond and get the appropriate help to the animal.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n In February last year, two dogfish washed up on Brighton beach (Image: Stuart Price)\n<\/p>\n
\n There have been a number of unusual sightings on Sussex beaches over the years.\n<\/p>\n