STAFFORD, Va. — Fire and rescue crews in Stafford County on Tuesday admit they were called to an unusual rescue.
More in a press release:
On March 19, 2013 the Stafford County Fire and Rescue units assisted the Stafford County Animal Control Officers with an unusual rescue.
A large Osprey was perched on an antenna atop the water tower at the Aquia Water Treatment facility. At some point the Osprey’s talons became tangled within the antenna wires preventing it from taking flight.
The Stafford County Utilities staff determined they were unable to reach the bird then contacted the Animal Control and Fire and Rescue Departments to assist.
By utilizing the Fire and Rescues Ladder Tower, the combined efforts of Animal Control and Fire and Rescue were successful in reaching the Osprey freeing it from the entanglement.
The Aquia Water Treatment facility is located on Coal Landing Road, just off U.S. 1.
