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WATCH: True heroes! Local rescuers save trapped pigeon in Valletta
Well done!

Jillian Mallia

Kudos to these guys! Last night, the fire brigade and animal ambulance came to this little guy’s rescue. Local onlooker Mary Claire Calleja shot the footage from her balcony in the capital, capturing the heroic moment.

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Rescuers worked quickly and swiftly to get the poor thing untangled from the electrical wire. Mary Claire tells us, from what she could see, the pigeon couldn’t move and might have broken its legs.

Locals cheered on the firefighter who managed to untie the pigeon, before handing it over to the animal ambulance personnel. People who were on the scene gathered next to the fire truck and the ambulance to make sure the poor guy was alright.

Watch the moment here:

If you ever see an animal in danger, either call emergency line 112, or the animal ambulance directly on 1717.  

11th October 2019


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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