Crime & Safety

Novato Firefighters Rescue Hawk Stuck In Tree

PHOTOS: The hawk was tangled up in a fishing line.

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NOVATO, CA – Firefighters rescued a hawk stuck in a tree Monday in Novato.

The hawk was tangled up in a fishing line in a tree, according to fire officials. The bird was transferred to Marin Humane.

Image via Novato Fire Protection District

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