I just happened to catch a glimpse of this big, beautiful red tail hawk, caught up in a tree, tangled up in some fishing line.
I also just happened to have my spark in the vehicle.
I knew it was a long shot, but I was hoping I could maybe use the props to cut the line, and free the bird. (Those props sure did a swell job of slicing open my thumb one time, so I think it was possible!)
I got a couple of good hits at the line, but the last hit completely broke off one of my props, so then there was nothing besides the crash. At least I didn't end up in the creek!
It is still a pretty good video, of a very unusual situation, so I thought I would share.
PS: I did eventually get the bird cut down, but it sure took a lot more time, and a crazy amount of effort. . .
and then, the bird had to take a ride with a game warden. I just hope its ok.
I also just happened to have my spark in the vehicle.
I knew it was a long shot, but I was hoping I could maybe use the props to cut the line, and free the bird. (Those props sure did a swell job of slicing open my thumb one time, so I think it was possible!)
I got a couple of good hits at the line, but the last hit completely broke off one of my props, so then there was nothing besides the crash. At least I didn't end up in the creek!
It is still a pretty good video, of a very unusual situation, so I thought I would share.
PS: I did eventually get the bird cut down, but it sure took a lot more time, and a crazy amount of effort. . .
and then, the bird had to take a ride with a game warden. I just hope its ok.