‘Disoriented’ osprey caught in twine dangles from nest until Idaho rescuers free it
A helpless osprey was found hanging from its nest with twine wrapped around its leg in Idaho, wildlife officials said.
The bird was first spotted on June 12 along the Snake River in Lewiston, Idaho Fish and Game said in a June 13 news release.
Baling twine was wrapped around its leg, causing the bird to dangle upside down, wildlife officials said.
Firefighters with the Lewiston Fire Department used a bucket truck to reach the “disoriented bird” and its nest, which appeared to be on a utility pole.
They helped free it from the twine and lowered the bird to the ground, officials said.
Once on the ground, wildlife officers checked the bird’s health and said they could let it go.
They place it under a shaded bridge, and when they checked on it a short time later, it was gone, officials said.
Wildlife officers said the bird was likely strong enough to fly on its own.
They also reminded livestock owners to properly throw away baling twine so animals don’t get tangled in it. Animals can become stressed or physically harmed if they get caught in pieces of twine, wire or other items, officials said.
“These materials can be difficult to remove from the animal or its nest,” officials said.
Lewiston is about 270 miles north of Boise and is near the Idaho-Washington border.
This story was originally published June 15, 2023 at 1:02 PM with the headline "‘Disoriented’ osprey caught in twine dangles from nest until Idaho rescuers free it."
