The Brief
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Firefighters in Contra Costa County got an interesting call on Friday when a red-tailed hawk ended up inside a home.
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The bird of prey flew in through the Rossmoor resident’s bedroom window.
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The bird was captured by firefighters and eventually set free. It was able to fly away on its own and appeared uninjured.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Firefighters in the East Bay responded to a home on Friday after a resident called to report a red-tailed hawk had flown into her home through the bedroom window.
What we know
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District shared this tale on their Instagram page.
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They said firefighters with Engine 4 were able to assist the Rossmoor resident after the bird of prey ended up inside the house.
Several photos detail the bird’s ordeal. One shows the hawk perched upon a glass shower door with its talons sunken into a tericloth towel.
Photos courtesy Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Another shows the moment of capture; two firefighters appear to have caught the bird in a blanket after cornering it in the bathroom.
Photos courtesy Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
The hawk was set outside on the patio by the two firefighters where it was set free.
Photos courtesy Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
At first, the hawk appeared confused after ending up in unfamiliar territory.
Photos courtesy Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
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The last photo shows the bird perched up in a tree.
Photos courtesy Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Thankfully, officials said the bird was able to fly away on its own and did not appear to be injured.