Crime & Safety

Medford Firefighters Rescue Injured Hawk At Wellington Stop

The bird had problems flying after it was grazed by a train.

MEDFORD, MA – Medford firefighters on Wednesday rescued an injured hawk at the Wellington T stop. The bird was grazed by a train and had problems flying, according to the Medford firefighters Twitter page.

Engine 4 found the hawk near the platform and called the animal control officer, who took him to Tufts Veterinary School for treatment.

Top image of red-tailed hawk (not the actual hawk in Medford) via Shutterstock

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