Oakland Firefighters Revive Smoke-Stricken Pigeon as Rescue Video Tops 1 Million Likes
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
Oakland Firefighters Revive Smoke-Stricken Pigeon as Rescue Video Tops 1 Million Likes
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
Summary
Oakland firefighters gave oxygen through a mask to a pigeon found in distress after a vehicle fire, and the bird later flew away after clearing its lungs.
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 said the pigeon appeared to have suffered smoke inhalation and approached the crew seeking help, prompting the roadside treatment captured on video.
More than 1 million Instagram likes had piled up by Thursday afternoon, with online commenters praising the crew’s response to the unusual rescue.
The episode echoes a recent Southern California fire rescue in which firefighters and a sheriff’s deputy used oxygen and CPR to revive 4 cats pulled from a damaged apartment.