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An Appleton police officer rescued a hawk that was hit by a vehicle

The Good Day Appleton teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Here's a feel-good one from Tuesday. According to a social media post from the Appleton Police Department, a hawk was hit by a vehicle and rescued by one of its officers.

“We’re grateful to those who stepped in to help and are hopeful for a full recovery and eventual return to the wild.”

The Appleton Police Department
  • Hit by: a vehicle in Appleton, on Tuesday
  • Taken to: in Green Bay
  • Treatment: rehabilitation, with a hoped-for return to the wild
  • More details: none available yet

An Appleton officer took the hit hawk to Bay Beach for care

StepWhat happened
TuesdayA vehicle hit the hawk in Appleton
RescueOfficer Cole Kantner captured the hawk
CareBay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay
HopeFull recovery and return to the wild

Sources: WFRV Local 5, WHBY

WHBY identifies the rescuer as Officer Cole Kantner, who captured the bird.

Sources: WFRV Local 5, WHBY

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