Green Knoll Firefighters Assist Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Saving Injured Hawk

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Green Knoll Fire Department after firefighters stepped in to help rescue an injured hawk whose leg had become wedged in a tree crevice nearly 20 feet off the ground.

When the shelter’s responding Animal Control Officer arrived, the situation required both care and courage. Firefighter Tyler received a quick crash course in safe wild‑bird handling before climbing the ladder. Working together, the crew used two ladders and a three‑person team — two firefighters elevated and one positioned below with the carrier — to safely free the distressed bird.

Shelter staff transported the hawk to The Raptor Trust, where it is now receiving specialized treatment and care.

To support the shelter’s ongoing work, donations can be made at srasnj.org/donate.

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