Updates On 6th Aug 2014

SPCA rescues trapped bird from train�s tracks

We were alerted, just the past weekend (August 3, 2014), to a bird spotted trapped under the MRT�s above-ground train tracks, in the vicinity of Tampines Street 21. The bird�s wings were caught within the narrow opening that divided the underside of the tracks.

Our rescue pair, having appraised the situation, used an extension pole – along with some strategy – to nudge the hapless bird along the narrow opening. The bird had to be, suitably gently, prodded along the underside, to lead it towards a bigger gap about a metre away. A rescue net was positioned at the start of the gap (where the bird was targeted to be set loose from, thus landing safely in the net).

The rescue officers managed to get the bird into the net, after some time. It appeared to be generally fine, though its nerves seemed to have been shaken. It was then taken to relevant veterinarians, for avians, at the Jurong Bird Park. Hopefully it could take to the skies again!

We thank Linda, our informer, for alerting us to the bird�s distress.

Members of the public can, likewise, help us to help any distressed, injured and/or sick animal, by calling our 24-hour emergency hotline at 62875355 extension 9. Clear emergency cases would be given top priority. Do also refer to this page from our website, on how you can help:

http://www.spca.org.sg/services_animal_rescue.asp

Source: https://www.facebook.com/spcasingapore/photos/pcb.1015230549..

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is the first registered animal welfare organisation in Singapore. The two main objectives of SPCA Singapore are: to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds.

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