Hanging by a thread, pigeon gets a lifeline from Fire and Rescue Services
Fire and Rescue Services in Malappuram successfully rescued a pigeon that had become entangled in a thread on a building's third floor. The operation involved a harness and rope to safely reach and free the trapped bird.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the role of emergency services in animal welfare and community safety beyond traditional fire-fighting duties.
A routine Monday evening took an unexpected turn for the Malappuram Fire and Rescue Services team when a call for help led them to a pigeon hanging helplessly from the third floor of a building near the Passport Seva Kendra.
The pigeon’s leg had become entangled in a thread beneath the parapet of a bakery building, leaving it suspended in the air with no way to free itself. The bakery staff spotted the bird around 5 p.m. on October 12, 2026, but could not reach it. They alerted the Fire station at Munduparamba.
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