Hawk rescued from SUV grille after collision

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A red tail hawk was rescued from the grille of an SUV after being involved in a vehicle collision in Massachusetts.

Milford Police Department shared video of the rescue after the hawk was struck by an SUV Route 495 and became trapped on the front of the vehicle when it swooped in front of a woman's car.

"A woman driving this SUV on 495 collided with the hawk when it swooped down low in front of her. She pulled off the exit and stopped at a nearby gas station," Police said. "In what can only be described as a bizarre circumstance, the driver was shocked to find the hawk had fortunately, survived the collision but, was somehow stuck in the grill of the Honda SUV."

Firefighters arrived at the scene and used a large thick blanket and gloves to protect themselves from the hawks sharp beak and talons as they quickly pulled the hawk free.

A young man, who originally tried to remove the hawk, placed the large bird in a container and brought it to a local hospital where it was treated for minor injuries and expected to recover.