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A beaver has been rescued after washing up on a beach after ingesting salt water. The animal got into a spot of trouble and was found in Sandwich Bay by members of British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). But now in the safe care of RSPCA Mallydams Wood in East Sussex, camera footage shows the beaver is back to enjoying eating and grooming. Peter Smith, manager at the centre, said: “It’s quite common for beavers to get into difficulty at this time of year – the youngsters leave their family lodge and start exploring, but unfortunately some go for a swim in the sea and get into difficulty, an…