Princeton First Responders Rescue Great Blue Heron In ‘Daring Mission’

PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) along with an animal control specialist, rescued an injured Great Blue Heron near Lake Carnegie, in what they describe as a “daring mission.”

On Wednesday, the PFARS team received an urgent call about an injured heron near Lake Carnegie. They immediately contacted animal control specialist, Jim Ferry and headed to the spot.

According to initial reports received by PFARS, the heron was said to have been involved in a car incident. But the team could not locate the heron on the first day of search.

“Despite the initial search turning up empty, we remained determined to locate and assist the injured creature,” PFARS said.

On Thursday, the team returned to the spot to locate the injured bird. The heron was spotted in the water in Lake Carnegie.

“With Jim's expertise and our specialized marine unit, we set out to get a closer look. The heron proved to be quite the elusive opponent, but we were not to be deterred,” PFARS said on Facebook.

With strategic coordination and a carefully executed plan, Ferry skillfully cornered the heron along the shore, ensuring its safety and securing its capture. PFARS then provided the injured heron with the urgent care it needed.

“At PFARS, our commitment extends beyond human patients to include the well-being of our animal friends,” PFARS said. “Hopefully, this bird doesn’t become a ‘frequent flyer'.”

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