‘Have a safe flight … soon’: Mumbai Police rescues injured bird, hands it over to doctor

The department also shared an image showcasing the two police officials and the doctor holding the bird.

Published on: Jul 11, 2020, 08:44:56 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Mumbai Police often takes Twitter, to share different kinds of posts. From creatively sharing essential messages to applauding their brave officials, their tweets never fail to strike a chord with people. Case in point is their latest post involving a bird.

The post has received over 554 likes. (Twitter/@MumbaiPolice)

“While patrolling in the Kurla Mobile 5 Van, HC Surve & PC Raut came across an injured eagle on LBS Road,” the department tweeted. Then they added that immediately the cops called Mangal Vardhini Bird Ambulance and handed it over to a doctor. They ended the tweet with a note of hope and wrote, “May the bird recover and adorn the skyline of Mumbai soon.”

The department also shared an image showcasing the two police officials and the doctor holding the bird. A caption on the image further reads, “Have a safe flight … soon.”

Since being shared a day ago, the post has received over 554 likes. People couldn’t stop praising the department for caring for everyone.

“Kudos to Mumbai police for showing concern not only for Mumbaikars but birds too,” wrote a Twitter user. “Hats off to Mumbai Police,” praised another.

Here’s what others tweeted:

There were a few who wrote that the bird in the picture is not an eagle but a kite:

What do you think of the post?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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