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Police rescue helpless kestrel from dangerous road!
On June 16, 2025, police officers rescued a disorientated kestrel near Dinkelsbühl and took it to a rescue station.
Police rescue helpless kestrel from dangerous road!
Last weekend, police officers carried out a heartbreaking rescue operation near Dinkelsbühl. A small, disoriented kestrel had gotten lost and was hopping dangerously close to the road on state road 2220, specifically between Dürrwangen and Langfurth. It was a priority to get him to safety from impending dangers such as cars or trucks. Fortunately, the officials managed to capture the little bird on Wednesday around 3 p.m. and take away the impending danger, as NN.de reports.
After the rescue, the kestrel was immediately taken to the Middle Franconian wild bird rescue station. There, an expert from the bird of prey sanctuary in Dürrwangen took care of the animal. Fortunately, the little feathered friend is recovering well and it looks like he will soon be able to be released back into the wild.
Help for wildlife
The rescue of the kestrel is not only a sign of the rapid response of the police, but also an indication of the importance of sanctuaries for wild animals. There are numerous such stations in Germany that look after injured or helpless animals. Anyone interested can find an overview of the various reception stations on the [Wildvogelhilfe] website (https://wp.wildvogelhilfe.org/auffangstationen/karte-der-auffangstationen/).
According to the Federal Nature Conservation Act, it is permitted to take over injured or sick animals in order to nurse them back to health. However, you should always ensure that you follow the relevant regulations, as acquiring a sick wild animal may be subject to hunting law. In such cases, the consent of the person authorized to hunt is necessary, as Wildtierschutz Deutschland explains. In such cases it is advisable to inform the nearest police station.
What to do with injured animals?
In most cases, anyone who encounters a seemingly helpless animal in nature should wait and see. For example, young animals, such as fawns or young birds, are often only cared for by their mother and do not require any intervention. Touching them can lead to them being disowned by their parents. However, in special cases, such as young squirrels on the ground, help may be necessary.
The rescue of the kestrel shows once again how important it is to treat wild animals responsibly. If everyone shows a good hand in dealing with nature together, it not only ensures the protection of the animals, but also ensures harmonious coexistence in our environment.