A routine stroll turned dramatic when a member of the public spotted a tawny owl tangled in fishing line, hanging helplessly from a tree in West Yorkshire.

Quick Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Call

Angus, the walker, didn’t hesitate to contact West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service after a recent chat with Nicole from their control room. “I’d never have thought to call 999 for a wildlife rescue if it wasn’t for that conversation,” Angus said. He stayed on scene until firefighters safely freed the distressed bird.

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