An osprey trapped in a treetop was rescued by firefighters in Fairfax, Virginia.

The Fairfax Animal Protection Police sought help from the fire and rescue team, who used a ladder truck to reach the distressed bird.

Working together seamlessly, they successfully freed the osprey from the entanglement. However, the osprey faced difficulties in flying, leading officials to take it to a nearby veterinarian's office for further treatment and care.

This footage was filmed and produced 19 July 2023.

In Fairfax, Virginia, on July 21, 2023, emergency crews united to rescue an osprey trapped in a treetop.

The Fairfax Animal Protection Police sought help from the fire and rescue team, who used a ladder truck to reach the distressed bird. Working together seamlessly, they successfully freed the osprey from the entanglement. However, the osprey faced difficulties in flying, leading officials to take it to a nearby veterinarian's office for further treatment and care.

The Fairfax County Fire Department applauded the teamwork displayed during this heartwarming rescue.