Drama on the Peenbrücke: DLRG team frees Tauben from her trap

Drama on the Peenbrücke: DLRG team frees Tauben from her trap

in Wolgast, an idyllic city in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district, two pigeons were freed from the Peenbrücke on Saturday evening. The animals were caught in a cavity of the bridge after construction workers had closed a hatch with a grid during their work. As a result, the pigeons could not find a way out for several days, which ultimately attracted attention.

The situation developed into a local excitement when more and more people reported on the fate of the pigeons. Initially, however, the responsible authorities seemed hesitant to intervene. Despite the alarming reports from the residents, the animals were left in their predicament. But when the symptoms increased, this inactivity was acted accordingly.

rescue by height rescuers

Due to the committed use of the Greifswald animal welfare association and a rescue team of the DLRG, a rescue operation was finally organized. The height rescuers roped down from the bridge structure and set out to work to remove the missed grille. Although they were unable to rescue the pigeons directly, they were confident that the birds would find a way out as soon as the grille was eliminated.

This action reminded of the great commitment, which is often necessary to help animals in need. In the past, there have always been similar incidents in which animals were unintentionally captured in construction sites or unprotected areas. In this special case, the rapid action of the animal welfare organization and the height rescuer was praised, since it was luckily leading to a successful exemption.

Only recently there was another incident in the night of Saturday, in which a fire broke out in a pigeon. The cause of this remains unclear and it is expected that this situation will also result in further research. The incidents raise questions about the protection of animals, especially in connection with sporting activities such as racing pigeons, which is increasingly criticized. Critics often accuse the breeders of cruelty to animals, as many animals can be at risk of competitions and care.

Overall, the rescue operation in Wolgast shows how important it is to pay attention to the well -being of animals and how citizens, animal rescuers and rescue workers can work together to help in critical situations. The example is an appeal to the authorities to act more proactive in animal protection in the future and to take into account the effects on the animal world when planning construction projects.