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Hawk Rescued After Being Caught In Net In Sharon

SHARON (CBS) - A hawk was freed after being tangled up in a net in Sharon.

Police and fire responded to Tamarack Way to help the hawk on Saturday. A few local residents also helped with the rescue.

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A hawk was rescued in Sharon. (Photo: Sharon Fire Department)

A firefighter had to use a ladder to reach the bird, which had somehow become trapped in the netting that was attached to a fence.

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A firefighter had to use a ladder to reach the hawk. (Photo: Sharon Fire Department)

The hawk did not appear to be hurt and flew away right after it was released.

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