Seminole County

Firefighters rescue hawk, kitten in Oviedo

OVIEDO, Fla. — Firefighters made two successful animal rescues in Oviedo this week.

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Seminole County first responders saved a hawk and a kitten on Thursday.

According to a release, the county notified the Seminole County Fire Department to try to rescue a hawk that had gotten stuck in an alcove at Evans Elementary School in the morning.

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The city said firefighters managed to get the bird down safely, and it was not in distress or injured.

Oviedo Police later received a call on Alafaya Boulevard, where a kitten was spotted on the road.

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Officers arrived at the scene, but the stray cat ran into a nearby parking lot and inside the engine bay of a Lexus.

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The City of Oviedo said witnesses saw the animal go into the car, which was not running.

Firefighters removed the wheel and rescued the kitten without any injuries.

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