Buzzard stuck in power line rescued by firefighters in Church Stretton
Published 24th Aug 2026, 06:00 BST
RSPCA and National Grid engineers also on the scene to aid rescue of bird
Firefighters rescued a buzzard stuck in a power line earlier today.
The bird of prey became trapped in Picklescott, near Church Stretton.
Fire crews were sent to the scene at around 11.50am today (Sunday, August 23).
The RSPCA and National Grid engineers were also deployed.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews assisted national grid and the RSPCA with rescuing a buzzard which was stuck within a power line.”
One fire engine was sent to the incident from Church Stretton.
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