VIDEO: Firefighters in California Rescue Pigeon with Oxygen Mask
Firefighters in Oakland, California, helped a pigeon suffering from smoke inhalation by providing it with oxygen. The bird recovered and flew away; the video went viral with over a million likes on Instagram.
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Compassionate Act by Firefighters
In Oakland, California, a firefighter crew came to the aid of a pigeon that had been injured in a car fire. The bird, having inhaled smoke from the burning vehicle, approached the firefighters seeking help.
According to a post by the Oakland Firefighters Union Local 55 on social media, the pigeon clearly indicated it needed assistance. A video shows a firefighter placing a small oxygen mask on the bird. After receiving oxygen, the pigeon recovered and flew off.
The firefighters' kindness has touched many. The video posted earlier this week has garnered over a million likes on Instagram. Netizens praised the humane treatment of the animal.
This story highlights the importance of empathy and care for all living beings, even in the midst of emergencies.
