The Hérault firefighters carried out an unusual rescue on Monday September 30, 2024 in the town of Ceilhes-et-Rocozels. They thus came to the aid of a vulture in distress, which had landed on an individual’s land, reports Metropolitain . The bird of prey was too weak to resume flight. It could be a specimen introduced into the neighboring Tarn gorges.
Transferred to a wildlife hospital
The animal was able to be recovered by firefighters then placed in a cage, before being transferred to the Laroque wildlife hospital, managed by the association for the protection of animals, Goupil Connexion. The vulture must be treated there, in the hope that it can then return to its natural environment, indicates Free Midday .
If you come across such a bird and the firefighters cannot intervene, it is advisable to exercise caution. To catch it, you have to wear gloves and hide its head before wrapping it in a sheet, reports the local daily. You must then place the bird of prey in a large cardboard box and leave it in peace, if possible sheltered from the sun. It is also recommended not to give him food or medicine without the advice of a specialist.
