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05
Jan 2022
Buzzard trapped in Harrogate car bumper has miraculous escape
A buzzard had a miraculous escape after it was hit by a car in Harrogate and got trapped in the front radiator grille.
The driver of the Jaguar felt a bump whilst driving and later was surprised to see her car had hit the bird, which had become stuck.
She frantically called different mechanics in Harrogate to see if they could remove the bumper and free the buzzard. After struggling to get help she called the RSPCA.
RSPCA animal rescuer, inspector Claire Little, was sent to an address in Fulwith Road to free the bird of prey.
Ms Little said:
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The plucky bird of prey has made a full recovery and was released back into the wild on New Year’s Day.
Ms Little added:
Watch a video of the bird being released below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxSMmbVix-E&ab_channel=TheStrayFerret
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