Not all heroes wear capes, some crawl through storm drains.
When residents in Jubilee Pocket noticed a young curlew trapped in a storm drain and unable to escape for two days, they raised the alarm. Concerned for the bird’s wellbeing, the community reached out for help and Fauna Rescue Whitsundays volunteer Trent didn’t hesitate to answer the call.
Braving the heat and tight conditions, Trent crawled around 100 metres underground to reach the frightened curlew. After a tense few moments, he emerged safely with the little bird in his hands, tired and hot but unharmed.
The rescue has since captured the hearts of locals, serving as a reminder of the incredible dedication shown by the region’s volunteer wildlife carers.
Fauna Rescue Whitsundays posted on Facebook about the ordeal and thanked him for rescuing the curlew.
"These are the moments that remind us just how dedicated our community of wildlife heroes truly is," they said on the post.
The young curlew was released back into the wild and was spotted with a friend shortly after, a happy ending made possible by a local hero and caring community.
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