Man rescues hawk from car grill

[Bayard]

One of the good guys.

[awesomerwb1]

1. I remember that video

but I don't think I ever watched it with sound. Thanks for posting it!

[Maraya1969]

2. I was on the edge of my seat watching that! Thank God the little one was OK!

[murielm99]

3. Hooray for the good people

who rescued the hawk.

[Duppers]

4. Yes, a very good guy!

Wow! Impressive work on his part.

Thanks for posting this.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

5. Why can't we treat each other like that?...nt

[Ramsey Barner]

6. Looks like an adult red-tailed hawk. So glad they saved it!

Raptors like this don't think of their beak as a weapon (the guy was worried about getting bitten), but as a tool to tear prey apart. The thing to watch out for is the talons. The safest way to support these guys, should you ever have to do it, is to hold the legs in one hand with a couple fingers in between the legs so you have a good grip. Of course, even touching a raptor is a violation of federal law, but sometimes it's got to be done!

[Raine]

7. What a great guy

I'm so glad there was a happy ending!

[Demovictory9]

8. "A hawk hit my car"

[Judi Lynn]

9. So kind of that man to help. So amazing it wasn't just smashed by the car.

It was wonderful seeing it standing still, trying to get its breath, and trusting the people to not harm it.

It looked as if it was feeling strong as it flew away.

That one unexpectedly brought tears.

Those hawks are really big in person! He was a whopper!