Hard hero history: Fire brigade saves tower falcons out of need!

Hard hero history: Fire brigade saves tower falcons out of need!

Hart, Österreich - On Thursday evening, the volunteer fire brigade once again demonstrated its big heart for animals. A young tower falke had fallen out of his nest and had to be freed from a predicament. The little bird found itself behind a firmly mounted grille and urgently needed help. As Tips reported, the fire brigade reacted immediately and dismantled the grid to free the falcons. The rescue operation went without any problems, the Falcon was unharmed and could be handed over to the ICARA animal rescue after the liberation.

But missions like this are not only a matter close to the heart, they are also an integral part of the tasks of a fire brigade. Firefighters Theresa Balzer explains in a report by NDR that the animal rescue is one of the central tasks of the fire brigade. Whether it is a horse in the ditch, a cat in the tree or even a burning cowshed - the fire brigade is required when animals are in need and also have to ward off dangers to the public.

animal rescue and cost

However, not every emergency is a case for the fire brigade. Common sense is in demand, especially in animals that can often help themselves. Cats in the tree, for example, usually come down within one or two days, Balzer clarifies. However, if there is really an assignment, it is important to know that the animal rescue is usually subject to a fee for the animal owner. However, these regulations vary from state to state. In Bavaria, missions are free if there is a direct risk for the animal.

The price tag for such operations can be significant. A fire engine insert for one hour, for example, is around 500 euros. In Lower Saxony, the firefighters decide in individual cases whether costs are invoiced. However, if there is no owner or the costs cannot be paid, the rescue is often free of charge or the municipality is charged.

In order to be better equipped in an emergency, animal welfare organizations, an emergency card and a sticker for pet owners will recommend. These inform the operations about the type and number of pets and name a responsible person. Such emergency cards are available from veterinary practices, animal welfare organizations and also in online trading, as also from Gernsheim mentioned.

The Hart volunteer fire brigade once again proved that it is there for people, but also for animals in the region. It is to be hoped that such operations will continue to bring positive stories and that the wildlife in our area remains safe.