Wild Bird Rescue Made at Schnebelt's Pond

Teamwork and smart decision making made the rescue a success.

Photo by Greendale Police. 

(Greendale, Ind.) – It was a rescue of a different kind for Greendale first responders last week. 

Members of the Greendale Fire Department, Greendale Police Department, and City Manager Steve Lampert responded to Schnebelt's Pond where a wild bird was stuck in a tree. 

According to the Greendale Police Department, the bird got stuck in some fishing line at the top of a tree.

A kayak and tree pruning tools were among the items used in the rescue. 

The bird was safely recovered and released.

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