Over 7,000 birds and animals rescued in 2022, Delhi Fire Services data shows
1 year, 11 months ago

Over 7,000 birds and animals rescued in 2022, Delhi Fire Services data shows

The Hindu  

From rescuing an owl that got entangled in a kite thread to saving a cow that fell into a pit, Delhi Fire Services rescued more than 4,000 birds and 3,000 animals last year, officials said on Sunday. According to data accessed by PTI, firefighters in the national capital responded to 28,449 distress calls between January and December last year and rescued 3,354 animals and 4,182 birds. "Fire department personnel managed to rescue 3,354 animals and 4,182 birds between January and December last year," he said. Most of the distress calls received by the Fire department were for rescuing birds such as crows, pigeons, and parrots that got entangled in kite strings dangling from overhead wires or trees.

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Hindustan Times  

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5 rescued from blaze at house in south Delhi

India TV News  

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