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St. Johns County Fire Rescue pulled a trapped hawk to safety during heavy rainfall, giving the bird a second chance at flight. The quick-thinking rescue shows how first responders help all creatures in need.
A curious owl got itself wedged inside the hollow base of a tree in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and couldn't escape on its own. Pasco County firefighters carefully freed the bird, which flew away unharmed moments later.
A volunteer firefighter saved a tiny bobcat kitten crawling from the ashes of a Florida brush fire, giving the four-week-old wildcat a second chance at life. The rescued kitten, now named Ash, is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation center with no major injuries.
A Palm Harbor fire crew saved an injured young hawk trapped between a building and a bush, handling the bird with gentle care before getting it professional help. The rescue shows how first responders protect all lives, feathered or not.