Close relative of the hummingbird rescued by fire deputies in southeast Turkey
A common swift, a close relative of the hummingbird, was rescued in the southeastern province of Kahramanmaraş upon a college student's report. Known for their unmatched speed, common swifts are a rare sight in Turkey.
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A common swift, a close relative of the hummingbird, was rescued by fire deputies in the southeastern province of Kahramanmaraş.
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The swift was caught in the pulley mechanism of a store shutter when college student Izzet Teke saw it.
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Upon Teke's report, fire deputies came to the bird's rescue.
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The officers noticed the swift was injured, so they took it to a vet.
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The swift received treatment and was then released into the wild.
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Known for their unmatched speed, common swifts are a rare sight in Turkey. As a result of its migration patterns, the swifts are also known to be a sign of spring.