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Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued After Car Accident in Massachusetts

1/18/2025

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A red-tailed hawk's harrowing ordeal came to a hopeful end after it was struck by a car and became trapped in the grill of Judy Harmon's Honda SUV on I-495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Thanks to the swift actions of state police and a dedicated service director, the hawk was rescued and transported to Tufts Wildlife Clinic, where it was found to have no serious injuries.

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Story summary

A red-tailed hawk's harrowing ordeal came to a hopeful end after it was struck by a car and became trapped in the grill of Judy Harmon's Honda SUV on I-495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Thanks to the swift actions of state police and a dedicated service director, the hawk was rescued and transported to Tufts Wildlife Clinic, where it was found to have no serious injuries.