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    Osprey rescued by 2 Newport News Firefighters

    By Kevin Cheek,

    14 days ago

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    NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Two Newport News firefighters rescued an osprey on the beach near the end of 30th Street Friday.

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    Courtesy of the Newport News Fire Department

    Initially, they thought the bird was feeding on fish but then noticed he was trapped in fishing line.

    Shortly after contacting a Newport News Park Ranger, they used a blanket a shears to free the bird.

    The bird was able to fly away after being rescued.

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