This Hawk Looks Right At His Rescuer As He Frees Him | The Dodo

This guy stumbled across a hawk that was tangled in fishing line on the shore. He quickly worked to free the bird, who kept his eyes on him the entire time.
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[@GizziMoD]

The hawk was better behaved than my son having his toe nails clipped... incredible animal

[@Nick-fi1mc]

Lol 😂

[@wystrix439]

I don’t blame your son. When my parents tried cutting my toenails it was the most painful thing ever. They’d clip wayyyy to deep

[@anonomuse9094]

Excuse me? I never got my toenails clipped as a kid.

[@Nick-fi1mc]

@@anonomuse9094 lol

[@GizziMoD]

@@Nick-fi1mc well we got a variety of childhoods if nothing else, one who was left to grow feral and one who had his/her toes clipped to the bone... you meet all sorts on YT

[@ahmdnaube3745]

For the rescuer: Great work. For the Hawk: Great patience.

[@jkoolhoven4733]

For the fisherman: clean up your sh*t.

[@nclsb142]

@@jkoolhoven4733 notice that that guy left the wires go away, making possibly some others victims in the future...

[@MrMaKeMeDiNnEr]

@@nclsb142 Dude one thing at a time. The guy was busy enough trying to save the bird's life without getting injured or injuring it. He could have cleaned up the wires after the video ended.

[@nclsb142]

@@MrMaKeMeDiNnEr whereas we clearly some wires flow ?

[@nclsb142]

What would have cost him to just put them on the ground instead of in the steam ? What a huge effort that would have been 🙄

[@carriebartkowiak]

This fellow was so nervous and shaking, knowing he was in danger, and did it anyway. THAT is courage, folks. I hope this man receives all the good blessings the universe can send his way. ♥

[@bodystomp5302]

100%

[@RebeccaStout]

This

[@janellesendz7765]

I noticed he was nervous too! And he did it anyway. Everything you said 100% 🙏🏽

[@d.vaughn8990]

I would’ve been shaking too!

[@MnemonicHack]

I don't really think he was in danger, I think he was more cold than anything. I mean, besides getting a few scratches, whats there to be afraid of in a hawk?

[@bshannon67]

To the fellow who saved this beautiful bird - thank you!

[@carriebradley7634]

I don't know if I've ever seen a more clear example of an animal being totally aware that a human is trying to save them? The eye contact and lack of aggression is incredible. This is beautiful!!!!

[@herroherrarlee6769]

It was very tired

[@Devonellah]

They are totally aware!! Love this!!

[@akulkis]

It was completely exhausted. Also knew that it couldn't maneuver and that rescuer is bigger. Birds generally try to avoid conflict with other species if they won't win immediately.

[@alphern]

Wasn't that tired, it flew away.

[@steady2wheels]

For those saying it was just tired, where I live, I have had sick or injured animals come to the back door of my house looking for help, they seem to know. Wild animals which would usually fly away or run away at the sight of a human, sat 2 ft from me eating what I have given them

[@ShaneH5150]

those talons would go all the way through his hand like a knife through butter, what a legend this rescuer... Bravo!

[@erikhoffa966]

Fitting name you got. 👍

[@arunabhachaudhuri40]

Hey...the man's Russian after all

[@nathanwilliams4005]

@Jase Jase lol. That bot is everywhere in these videos.

[@gf4453]

Hurray for this adorable and life-saving man!

[@shashishekhar----]

No it won't lol, you must have a pansy ass soft hands lol

[@rosalinango697]

To the rescuer: Thank you for your kind deed and I'm sure the hawk knew it too. Maybe someday he'll come back to say thank you for saving his life.

[@TheDumontShow]

That would be awesome but that's not a possibility for obvious reasons. Imagine if it did though. Just imagine

[@differentlydifferent]

​@@TheDumontShowof course it's possible. When they said come back to say thank you they're not saying the bird is going to speak english. Things like that have happened before where an animal will come back after being saved. People take it as a thank you.

[@TheDumontShow]

@@differentlydifferent I never knew that. Guess we don't give credit to animals. I wouldn't think it would actually come back to find the person due to their nomadic nature. interesting to know

[@user-gt7ji9of9z]

​@differentlydifferent No one, I mean absolutely no one but you thought that this person meant that the bird will vocally say 'thank you'. Gooooood grief are you really that bad at comprehension? Omg

[@nely26]

Wow! That poor bird must've been so exhausted. He was so calm. I'm glad that kind man helped him. ❤

[@jamesconner3437]

I think so too. The hawk was so completely worn out. But still a great act by the rescuer.

[@83KJack]

while dooming only God knows how many other small birds to being eaten by this fella 😂

[@dewbow134]

​@@83KJackosprey's diet is almost entirely fish

[@rainerwinklarson1312]

To see how it struggled and almost wasn't able to keep it's entire bodyweight in the air for a few seconds is tough. Poor thing. If it weren't for man- made (non- degradable) substances and products the animal would have been fine... I hate people who just leave random fishing lines or their trash, lying around at lake sites and shores, after they've finished hurting the fish and throwing them back into the water, bleeding from their gills, scales and/or mouth....

[@nobaccos]

Almost 😅

[@tnator3542]

No fighting. No biting. He knows he's being helped. Bless him and the big-hearted rescuer. 😊❤

[@MrJamberee]

The only animal on earth that could have freed that hawk. That’s a good use of the human skill set.

[@tnator3542]

@@MrJamberee Absolutely! That's what the role of the Human species is; to help as much as we could, and to avoid harming other fellow beings the best ways we can.

[@philkonestos2837]

@@tnator3542 have you ever read a history book?

[@tnator3542]

@@philkonestos2837 Yes, I have. And history is a truth according to the people who wrote it. Have you?

[@philkonestos2837]

@@tnator3542 I mean our role SHOULD be what you said. But history doesn't support that fact.

[@johnnymidnight4402]

This is how humans should be, “caretakers of the earth.”

[@johnnymidnight4402]

@Drew Yes

[@carlosgil4248]

Yeah unfortunately not all humans are and act that way

[@Thegreendingler]

Agreed. These animals are here to respect and enjoy and its our duty as higher beings to uphold that and make sure they are cared for

[@firstnamelastname5474]

Exactly. Besides, when we take care of nature, it will take care of us back, tenfold.

[@DeKnight95]

I agree

[@11rightstuff]

The young osprey seemed to know you were there to help and not harm. Beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing👍

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Huge round of applause to that guy! What’s also incredible is the bird didn’t try to attack him at any point. Those claws and beak - wow. 😮

[@cygnemignon5507]

The bird was probably exhausted and also quickly understood the guy was helping.

[@whiteox8903]

They're called talons not claws..

[@690Lighthouse]

This guy was shaking, it took courage to get that close to a powerful beak and talons, well done whoever you are.

[@WM-mu8ep]

Yes cause of our fear and I mean the animal being afraid could want to attack you soon as it's free. So that's a good animal too for understanding.

[@KenjiMapes]

Seriously That took guts It’s a damn shame that man has left so much trash in the wild We leave tons of plastic to millions of feet of fishing lines, nets, strings, etc Animals inadvertently get caught in lines & unwittingly ensnared that can lead to cruel & prolonged painful deaths. Hats off to this guy. Somehow that wild bird sensed he wasn’t a threat & was helping him. He wasn’t wearing any gloves or anything. Gloves would have made the work that much harder though. That hawk was literally really tied up in some lines. That hawks talons & beak are no freaking joke. It is nice seeing someone do such a brave gesture to an animal in a difficult situation. Without him he might have hurt itself trying to get free or would have starved to death since it was ensnared by those lines. Good stuff.

[@aazhieryakes884]

They rarely go after you with their beak, even in such a situation, but the talons are very scary indeed! Most birds of prey don't go out of their way to pick fights or be aggressive and they would much rather fly away than attack, I hope this one survived after all his hard work! What a hero

[@sonneversets3530]

@@KenjiMapes Agree, But it was an Osprey. Man is responsible for disastrous life ending results for thousands of wild animals, sea life & birds each year. Truly disgusting.

[@chrishill6788]

Why was this guy filming with a head mounted camera in the area is what I want to know.

[@aob326]

You can see in his trembling hands that he knows the danger and risk he’s taking. What a hero.

[@foltzenlogel]

Or maybe his trembling is a result of a medical condition

[@H_A_L_7]

@@foltzenlogel Or it’s cold or fiddly. I thought he worked fast and calmly. He wants to rid of all the line before the bird flew off half done…he’s working efficiently.

[@StealthMap]

Yah looks like he got a pretty HIGH dose of adrenaline from the looks of those hands

[@WontSeeReplies]

When hard working aging men try to steady their hands they shake like that. He was worried, but not for himself. He didn’t want to hurt the bird. You can see his trembling increase when his blade nears the birds legs. He was very concerned and delicate. Good man.

[@greghughes6098]

You're so easily impressed. It never strikes you as convenient when all these good deeds are done there's camera ready and in perfect position?

[@ari_peacock26]

Considering the damage they can do with their talons and beak, I'm blown away by how calm the hawk was! It's amazing how animals can tell you're there to help!

[@johnsantiago4099]

He's coming back. He will not forget the face of his hero. Animals never forget. Just a beautiful video.

[@manjub4222]

Hat's off to the rescuer, his hands are shaking, he may be scared, but still he helped. Awesome, God bless you with loads of happiness and healthy life 🙂

[@HappyHands.]

could be nerves, i would shake also, but it could also be low sugar or diabetes or even a Parkinsons type health issue.

[@jazolobo]

god doesn't exist, dude

[@mr.dalerobinson]

@@jazolobo he doesn’t have to, it’s a belief system, archetype and a social/psychological self help strategy. In this context it’s simply an earnest expression of how much admiration they have for the deeds of mortal man, and that’s all that’s really relevant to the comment thread. The placebo effect is real and shared delusions have created positive as well as negative effects on humanity, so why crap on their ideals just because you don’t believe? Personally I’m agnostic towards all belief, IDGAF about any of them as long as they DGAF about me. I’m atheist towards the institutional and powerful side of religious ‘corporate’ organisations as they are easily corrupted by the sins their own religion warns them about. God is just the manifestation of worshippers ideals, a clue to see the character they hope to aspire to. Rather than just opposing their whole system, perhaps it’s more beneficial to provide constructive criticism about the actual results of their actions? The problem I see with modern Christianity is that many groups seem to be confused about Jesus’s actual position on things like migrants, bankers, the wealthy and generally how we should treat each other. It’s the same as politics. The leaders are not representing the interests of the people, and division is creating profit for both groups. We are only humans, and if some need the aspirations of the celestial to be better people, why would you bother to stand in their way? I’m a cheerful nihilist, and I know not everyone’s comfortable with my world view, so I let them enjoy their own. Live and let live, different strokes for different blokes. The diversity of human opinion is so broad that there is always room for ignorance about others, and we respond emotionally more than with our reason.

[@paula-yr7pp]

@@HappyHands. I would put my money on nerves that was a bird of prey not a parrot a bite from 1 of then could take a finger off. His a braver man that for sure.. I won't lie I would of rang the local ranger

[@zepter00]

Lol. How stupid and naive you are. He is Russian heavy drinker. He speaks Russian and is a thing called delirium. When you drink a lot long time..your hands start to shaking that way. I saw few people with souch thing when I cooperated with rehab center.

[@marymorningstar6832]

Poor bird was so tangled up and would certainly have died a slow painful death.. I am so grateful to this man for helping

[@georgeiron8399]

I wonder how long the bird had been there

[@andrewm3210]

@@georgeiron8399 hard to say. Hopefully the bird was okay.

[@HlubiNgwane]

He should have let the savage beast to a slow painful death. Isn't the same 'poor bird' that mercilessly kills other birds for food? It also had a nerve to fly away without even a thank you gesture. Spoilt lil brat.

[@karab7626]

My grandfather always told me to clean up loose fishing line when I found it because an animal could get tangled. To this day, I still clean any up and pack it back out with me in a bag I keep for that purpose.

[@sathvikg.5729]

@@HlubiNgwane who hurt you?

[@Jan0630]

The hawk looked like he gave up until this kind person freed him. Thank you.

[@GiriRam]

For the rescuer: Thank you! For the Hawk: You are amazing. Fly free! For the human who caused this:

[@blizzbee]

🔥😡

[@allison4970]

Wow. Maybe the hawk was shocky, but he sure looked like he understood he was being helped.

[@Whatever-mx3bt]

yeah, it's more like the hawk was surprised he was helping it.

[@Erin-Thor]

Didn’t bite, the hawk definitely knew! He was definitely confused, and a little skittish, but he understood.

[@goldenegg1063]

Definitely... I would say he's seen humans alot and probably been round fisherman a fair bit cus of the food scraps they always throw out

[@annavictrix]

Yeah the hawk was probably exhausted from trying to fight his own way out, but the fact that it only struggled when the man’s hand tried to go behind its head (out of its vision) and kept an eye on what was going on made me feel like there was some understanding there.

[@pugilist102]

That's an osprey.

[@konstantyk.3320]

This dear brave guy is telling the bird "Don't be afraid" while shaking his way through an amazing rescue.

[@Serf_dom]

I woukd be afraid of getting the business end of those talons too.

[@RabbiRKarpov]

What language?

[@alikhanmagomedaliev5500]

@@RabbiRKarpov he was speaking Russian All he kept saying in the video was "Calm down, don't worry" and that kind of stuff

[@RabbiRKarpov]

@@alikhanmagomedaliev5500 Sounded like Russian but I wanted to make sure. Thank you

[@chandrakishorbhor8647]

Well done, God bless you 🙏

[@JCLunda]

So cool to watch. That bird knew the man was there to help not harm.

[@tracy6568]

Love fo the rescuer! 🙏💪❤️❤️❤️

[@telecomtom4]

That's crazy. That bird is super chillaxed. He didn't flap his wings at all until he was completely freed of the line. Nice work!

[@brendandever8532]

Sadly, many animals give up once they are in a position where they can't move. It's an instinctual thing and actually pretty important to the ecosystem of this planet. It's pretty common for animals to give up until they are free of the "predator" or the wire in this case, which is the "predator". It is crazy, but it's always important that most animals can't think about this in a way that we can. BTW, whales and dolphins definitely can, so make sure you ask for legislation to help out ocean mammals.

[@lovealways2609]

@@brendandever8532 wow.. t.y. for that.. if true (?) (*not doubting you, per sé) i think that is a valuable intuitive response, IF for nothing else - that "one in a million chance, of a human with pliers coming to the rescue.. *but seriously, if more people knew about this predictable behaviors, maybe more ppl might be more proactive if they did find a vulnerable (usually a predator) animal in trouble?..

[@lovealways2609]

*WITH.. typo..

[@greyscalesx]

I expected him to peck him but he looked too tired

[@mwrice45]

I was thinking that the whole time, his instint was to pull away no matter what. He had probably tried all that with all his might and knew he couldn't any more. He also knew he was being helped. He had to of. He knew in the end. I'm smiling and almost crying.

[@OfficialDreTony]

Seeing the hawk noticing a possible rescue, tell us that animals pay more attention to us human than we realize. Glad, to see the hawk set free

[@StanHowse]

Most animals, especially wild, go into straight panic-mode when they're hurt or trapped, or stuck. Because they know to any other, they're an easy meal. Crazy how tis Hawk must've known he was going to getting helped, rather than eaten.

[@geeetube1]

Indeed. To see an animal that has no social skills by nature show trust and understanding of the situation is just beautiful. Just another one of Gods inbuilt miracles.

[@notalex8003]

@@geeetube1not a miracle, just science

[@isaacagan3368]

@@notalex8003 go live back under your rock. It’s a miracle bud.

[@geeetube1]

@@notalex8003 pffffft. Theres always a Debby Downer like you around the corner. And your uneducated comment couldnt be further from the truth. The science as you put it, or psychology of a wild animal of prey, is to NEVER be touched or approached unless hand reared or fed. That is their nature and defense mechanism. Id love to see you try and free a trapped lion, or crocodile, or even a tiny piranha fish. Those talons could have literally torn his hands to shreds but the bird co-operated in a way totally against its nature (or science) as you claim.

[@AnitaLife27]

Birds are so intelligent. He’s KNOWS the rescuer is trying to save him! Otherwise he’d be shredding his hands! Brave man, smart birb!

[@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge]

No, that human is scaring him. Whatever your intentions, we are monsters to any bird. As it flew away, it probably was thinking "god that was a close one!", not "thanks man! See you around"

[@KingBarney]

​@@The_Room_2_Doggys_RevengeBird would've at least pecked at his hand ONCE in this video. This is a bird of prey, it knows how to hurt, but it didn't. These birds are smarter than you think.

[@4ndytrout46]

​@@KingBarney imagine thinking you know what a wild animal would do. Stop anthropomorphizing animals. They don't think like us.

[@KingBarney]

@@4ndytrout46 I don't think you need to think like a grown ass adult human to be slightly intelligent in the animal world. Your inability to budge considering we're talking about birds, some of the most intelligent animals on the planet, isn't the greatest sign of intelligence. I'm sure you're still more intelligent than a bird though.

[@4ndytrout46]

@@KingBarney My inability to budge? I made a single comment. What the hell are you talking about? I never said anything about a grown ass adult either. You overestimating the intelligence of a bird doesn't make me any less intelligent. It just makes you naive.

[@eveningstar8581]

The look in that beautiful bird's eyes! He knew the man was helping. So beautiful 🙏🏻💕

[@bracken7794]

I love how the hawk put his trust in the guy. Didn't once try and attack. Hats off to the guy, he saved a life right there.

[@KingZealotTactics]

Yeah i was expecting it to bite him and it could have a few times but it chose not to.

[@adolfopross7269]

He surely has been struggling for hours to free himself, tired and hungry, doesn't have the energy to fight

[@scw8735]

@@adolfopross7269 That is what I was going to say.

[@Akiku2]

@@adolfopross7269 Possibly also realized the guy was no threat. Animals can tell.

[@justsomeguywithagoatee8337]

Big part could be total exhaustion. It has probably been flailing for hours before that.

[@ryanbrowning5586]

He had accepted his fate till he saw his hero. The look In his eyes said it all. Awesome.

[@thehulk86]

I wish it were so, but it's more likely that the bird was just weak from hunger and could do nothing but try to look big and scary. Notice how it never pulled it's wings in?

[@shawnr590]

@@thehulk86 are you a bird expert?

[@B.Scruby]

@@thehulk86 Flying raptors down in places of water always spread their wings for the sole reason of trying to float. If they fold their wings, their weight centers into their torso and they sink. Then after getting out, they keep their wings spread for long periods of time (depending on how wet their feathers are and how exhausted they are) to try and dry them out so they can fly again because they can't fly with wet feathers. I think this one hasn't been in the water long enough to be exhuasted and wet to a point of being unable to fly. Then again, adrenalin is a helluva drug and can make people and animals do things they shouldn't be able to. It's exactly the same reason why humans spread their arms and legs when swimming. Ediy: Typo

[@thehulk86]

​@@shawnr590 Kind of. I am a former zookeeper specializing in birds & reptiles, and studied ornithology from the late Dr. Jed Burtt, who was the president of the American Ornithologist's Union

[@thehulk86]

@@B.Scruby one problem, that's an osprey. they are almost exclusively fish eaters and dive into the water all the damn time, their feathers are waterproof, as evident by the fact that it flew away immediately after being freed.

[@EGM-he8sd]

Amazing I can’t believe how patient the hawk was and how focused the rescuer was

[@red-winged_blackbird]

it became more and more relaxed as the man continued to cut it free. It knew it was safe and in good hands! So beautiful.

[@lindaandrews9245]

I think majority would agree that the hawk understood he was being rescued. He could have used his talons or beak at any time. Well done rescuers

[@SpaceTravel1776]

Count me in the minority then. Their instinct is not to attack humans with beak and claw, but to flee, which it tried to do. Animal clearly was in shock from trauma of hours of struggling.

[@teardowndan5364]

It may have been in this situation for a couple of hours and too exhausted keeping as much of itself out of the water as it could to fight back in any meaningful way by the time the human came along. Since its condition improved from there, it decided to play along and save its strength until it got a chance to escape.

[@bobdillaber1195]

I think that hawk watched firemen resue someone wit the Jaws of Life and recognized this fireman's uniform and thought, I better be quiet and polite or they'll bring out that noisy thing to free me. Hawks are known to have the highest IQ of something else, but I can't remember what. Maybe it was lake trout. Or sardines. Take your pick.

[@dianabiffle]

Agreed

[@sonneversets3530]

It was an Osprey. Big time fishermen. No doubt would have died w/o the guys help.

[@wade4452]

This man just had a spiritual encounter and proved himself a human being worthy of admiration. Great praise for your kindness.

[@bl6747]

And praise to GOD for putting him there to do it.

[@grotty9850]

@@bl6747 Please shut up

[@919MIG0]

@@grotty9850 Praise the LORD

[@NicosoftNT]

@@bl6747 So god put the hawk in there and left it to the human to decide whether to help, or not? Is this your interpretation?

[@RoGain_]

@@NicosoftNT relax

[@patrizioganda7736]

Thanks for saving the life of this magnificent bird.

[@edalexander7151]

That hawk was so lucky you came along. Well done Bro ❤️

[@georgeforeman7121]

The guy's hands shook like crazy, but he kept at it and didn't worry about getting close to harms way... Wonderful and a privilege to watch!

[@JC130676]

I would've been terrified as well. Just look at that beak and talons, it could've torn his hands clean to the bone but it clearly understood it was being helped. Imagine the satisfaction afterwards of having freed such a magnificent creature.

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@Roman what are you basing that speculation on?

[@debbiepowers4743]

@@RandoLePerson have to agree.

[@truthbetold8610]

I think he was just an old guy with shaky hands like me.

[@lovealways2609]

@@JC130676 amen.. this is a very special human, right here..

[@WarmBusch]

Not only does this guy have a heart of gold, he's got balls of steel as well.

[@fl00d69]

Damnit you beat me to it

[@Neo2266.]

How so?

[@fl00d69]

@@Neo2266. I was literally going to make the same post.

[@meurer13daniel]

@@Neo2266. a bite of that eagle's beak can take a big chunk of your finger

[@Neo2266.]

@@meurer13daniel That would make for a very stupid eagle in this instance, I wouldn’t even think of that until it bit me I guess

[@timvangenechten5258]

Thank you anonymous guy. I know you probably did not do this for the fame, but from one animal lover to another I wish to thank you non the less for giving this bird his life back.

[@palaverprattle2996]

Renews my faith in humanity every time I see a person help an animal like this. May that man be blessed with health, wealth and wisdom!

[@coolbreeze10-42]

For this bird to literally allow this guys shaking hands to do that and never even try to peck him once is amazing. This man's a HERO! Has to make him sleep well knowing he saved this beautiful creature.

[@NatalieCWilliams]

Well said

[@patrickolmedo3936]

or the bird was just exhausted

[@gatgatata6701]

yeah and by doing so he indirectly killed all its future preys. There is no such thing as "doing good". Yeah he'll sleep well thinking he saved an animal, but humans cant see what are the real consecuences of our "goodness". everything is subjective and our morality is an invention we made ourselves for feeling good.

[@rileyweyer3295]

@@gatgatata6701 uh oh, someone's a little cranky today. here, have a snickers

[@gatgatata6701]

@@rileyweyer3295 oh no, its only that it angers me when everyone is like "oh my god, what an amazing person", when he literally traded an eagle for 100 mices lifes. I mean, theres nothing wrong about it, but also nothing good xd

[@doncunningham3124]

Shaking like a leaf and still accomplished his mission. The definition of bravery.

[@DrummerDelight]

Yes this was a beautiful sight and it ended well. 🙏

[@glen1arthur]

correct - -the man could have been hurt and I am sure he didn't want to injure the hawk.

[@masc2fighter]

Or maybe he was shaking because of adrenaline... Not because he was scared but excited...

[@blank_end28]

@@masc2fighter makes more sense

[@user-ig5em1jl9v]

С похмелья

[@ArbiterBeast]

Thank you for saving this Osprey , they are such beautiful birds and one of my favorite creatures

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

The bird knew it was getting rescued. Kudos to both. Man and the bird

[@avecrux333]

Judging by the way the hawk took off immediately with no trouble it's clear he wasn't dazed or disoriented, which makes it even more remarkable that he didn't once struggle or attack his rescuer. Amazing!

[@cydneymulally5337]

Birds of prey are so intelligent! He definitely knew he was being helped!🥰

[@johnh.mcsaxx3637]

It is an osprey, not a hawk. They are somewhat related, but have unique adaptations for catching fish (their toes have tiny spines at the bottom to grab slippery prey, and each foot has two toes on each side). Many adults likely have a nest and chicks, so saving this adult possibly saved his/her offspring as well.

[@bradleywoods3742]

@@tamsintarshish3905 Only in america... and that doesn't make it a hawk, they are in a different family to hawks, so that name is wrong anyway.

[@aharris6761]

@@johnh.mcsaxx3637 the common name for an Osprey is "Sea Hawk." So whereas you're definitely correct. In the commonality sense, the OP is also correct.

[@aharris6761]

@@bradleywoods3742 I assume you're referring to the name.."Sea Hawk." In which case you're just being argumentative for no reason. I'm 99.99% sure you dont correct people when they say "Panda Bear" or "Whale Shark".

[@williamsporing1500]

As a fisherman, this is why I ALWAYS make sure I don’t leave line around. Good job sir!

[@YM-zz5qq]

Maybe they ought to post signs saying so, to remind the dummies out there to pick up theirs as well.

[@gballs007]

@@YM-zz5qq agreed...but so much lines comes floating in with the tides from open waters... who knows if that line even came from there sadly

[@StillLoveItLoud]

Thank you for doing your part

[@cristiaolson7327]

Agreed! I always try to leave an area at least as good as I found it, and I always bring a sack to pick up anyone else's discarded lines or trash that I see. I want my fishing holes to stay nice for years to come!

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Thank you…wish the big trawlers did what you are doing.

[@nicok.1491]

I like how you can clearly see the guy shaking, completely aware of the fact the hawk could severly harm him if he wanted to and yet determined to risk his own safety to rescue it.

[@bobkelly3734]

At times this man was cutting the line against the hawks feet. Despite his shaking he trusted his familiarity and skill with his blade, and no doubt knew he may cause minor injury to the hawk. But he persisted, despite his nerves, despite those talons and that beak. He weighed the possibilities and set this lovely animal free. And the hawk! Such patience, right at the bleeding edge of trust between species. So happy I saw this video today, I needed it.

[@pglen6042]

And the bird never struggled, seemed to know he was being helped. Bless that human.

[@iz8633]

Agree👍😀 Hawk feel it's being Saved..

[@claudiatapia8310]

I had to watch it again to double check that, it amazed me. Like he knew ... the best moment of today :))

[@kilgoretrout321]

Yeah that Osprey was up for anything that would get it out of the fishing line

[@YESSIR-wy1fj]

He was probably too exhausted

[@marlyndonnelly2206]

I can’t believe how calm the hawk remained throughout the entire rescue!

[@kenlund9671]

Yes, just as if it understood what was happening.

[@smokerputz]

@Information Act ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@estebanslavidastic4382]

@Information Act raptor not fowl.

[@TheKingacevedo]

Yeah. I wish my dog would remain that calm when I clip her nails. 😁

[@mito88]

probably exhausted and/or in shock.

[@danevans5823]

The harmony between the man and Bird shows how connected every living thing is to each other

[@trentonwalker8602]

Just like when a bear mauls a human

[@jackthepirate9233]

The fact that the hawk is not fighting and let the human help him is amazing.

[@carmudgeon7478]

A hero isn't unafraid. He faced it and did the right thing despite his fear and real danger. Bravo!

[@shubhamdixit9658]

Yep he was shaking as if he was diffusing a live bomb

[@generaltso6914]

Those talons!!! And beak!!

[@TheCort1971]

@@shubhamdixit9658 I was watching that. terrified but moving forward. this is the way.

[@Keish03]

Or he has parkinson's 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@carmudgeon7478]

@@Keish03 only on his left hand?

[@robinbowman4549]

I Also wanted to say, this also proves that old saying: ' Courage is NOT a Lack of Fear, But The ability to face it and still Do what needs to be done"

[@SerenitynPeace]

Exactly friend!

[@mikasolae]

Well said, suited to this man action.

[@BOBBYRIF1]

HOOAH !

[@robertkish2483]

He must have had a massive rush of adrenaline . Good guy.

[@davidtatro7457]

That was a very calm osprey and a very resolute and skillful rescuer. Great job.

[@carlcowan7044]

Always a big serotonin rush of joy for me to see these animal rescue videos on this channel!!@

[@Azazreal]

A true hero is not a man who never knows fear. It is a man who knows fear, faces it and continues onward anyway. This man is a hero, clearly scared of hurting the bird or being hurt by the bird but still persevered until he freed it. Well played sir.

[@Matt..S]

Remember this the next time some naysayer tells you that rope bridge isn't save. Just face your fear and continue onward anyway. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. And so on.

[@SonnetsMom]

APPLAUSE 👏🏻 .. so well said !!

[@Matt..S]

@@jinnyridger5075 People like you are the reason it took us thousands of years to reach for and get to the stars. You would have told them "Oh, so 13 Apollo rockets failed, you would be an idiot to continue this technological folly of human hubris!" Get outta here and let the pioneers do their thing.

[@kamalmanzukie]

@@Matt..S you are one of those people that read things in books and uncritically accept them as 'the truth'

[@Rizes13]

@@kamalmanzukie You are one of those people, that are saying youre one of those people.

[@thebatmary5954]

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt. Good job, sir!

[@derekowens9395]

Kindness is a gift anyone can give, do you have any pets at home friend?

[@23bosskid]

Well said 👍

[@rubymorris44]

And the price of cheese is skyrocketing

[@connierupp9680]

Nice work and act of kindness!

[@jadedmonk7001]

I've also heard: Courage is bravery that has said its prayers.

[@roxannehouse4408]

That was amazing! Animals understand more than we give them credit!

[@stephenwalsh1332triumph]

The hawk was such a great patent, he knows he was being saved, and the guy loved saving him! 👍

[@morenteria2988]

He doesn’t even try to bite him. The hawk senses his help. Awesome!

[@dhiranprajapati647]

That's really Awesome ! Birds and animals do have feelings and they understand who wants to hurt them and who wants to help them.

[@grimhammer00]

@@dhiranprajapati647 that’s be great if it was true. It was likely in shock however.

[@Rhombus333]

Or he's been in that position for a while so he's probably fatigue.

[@neonknight-1522]

@@dhiranprajapati647 they cant tell if you are trying to help or hurt them

[@castor2000]

@@tijluilenspiegel I believe they don't have full control on that, they close automatically while hunting

[@jaykrahl2407]

I love this video. They're both scared, but also both make the choice to trust the other...it's awesome to watch.

[@Preciousvibez]

💕💕💕 this rings true for humans

[@shaziaashfaque4897]

What a beautiful way to summarise this video!

[@free-energy-systems]

I was surprised by how calm the hawk was. Usually a bird will hurt itself by flapping its wings.

[@7spiritwarrior921]

I couldn't of said that better

[@knochengier]

@@milamil9297 Пьет, водку. Это чисто водочный тремор.

[@sbdiaries]

A brave man and yet a kind one 👌,congratulations he did a wonderful act of kindness ❤❤❤❤

[@phillyyahudin215]

That shows the intelligence of this ferocious beast. He had enough since to see that this guy was there to help and not attack him great job my man!!!

[@G_Moreno89]

The fact it was calm and didn't attack means it was exhausted and desperate for help. Good job.

[@sandylim8818]

Many instances animals stay calm as you untangle them from gruesome traps. By divine reason, rescuers are remembered by Animal kingdom.

[@TC7-Thecomplex7]

Must have been there for a while

[@amy3458]

As Sandy Lim said, animals KNOW when you are helping them. And they DO remember those who’ve helped them!

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

@@amy3458 Sometimes they will rip you apart too.

[@joshgaston7839]

@@amy3458 Yeah they don't always know lol

[@temporaladvisor3958]

I am so moved by this man's kindness. He risked his own safety (those talons) to free this poor hawk. I'm so impressed.

[@NO-sp5mt]

Agree. At the same time it felt like the Hawk knew what was going on.

[@Maxwelliouss]

im moved by my legs

[@luv2fly745]

That hawk knew the man was helping him...or her. It was being very docile and cooperative. I wish people would be more careful and considerate with their fishing line...for this very reason. That hawk would've died if this man didn't come along 🤦

[@thunderpooch]

Very minimal risk. I'd be willing to suffer some fairly deep scars to help an animal in distress. It's just how I roll. Scratches and cuts heal, death does not.

[@davidshannon867]

gave a Goose Bumps rush of Good Feelings.

[@jt866]

Beautiful bird and thank you for rescuing it.

[@Intrepid175a]

As waterlogged as that Osprey seemed to be, I was surprised it was able to fly. Well done, rescuer!

[@derrick6112]

So refreshing to see that there are still kind souls roaming the earth.

[@craigcorson3036]

What, did you think that YOU were the only one? Remind yourself every day that most people are basically decent. Almost all, in fact. Usually, we only hear about the ones who are not, because they make headlines or get viewers. Decent people who mind their own business and do the right thing are on no one's radar, and that's why we must remind ourselves.

[@aviationlba747]

@@craigcorson3036 Well said!

[@daisyelmir1289]

@@craigcorson3036 Exactly right Craig.🎯🌼 Most people who do the right thing when no one is looking (or filming) are not in it for the praise. We do it because it's the right thing to do.

[@Graham_Payser]

@@craigcorson3036 exactly. Thank you for saying what needed to be said, Craig.

[@Wings_of_foam]

What a stupid comment. Just like all the others. People need to take a break from youtube and get out some more.

[@sharond2814]

Quite understandable the guys hands were shaky. But he stuck with it getting all of the line off. A good man.

[@kidwave1]

and yet gentile throughout

[@CarniverousChar]

Thank you for saving him/her 💕 Beautiful bird!

[@luisbetancourt-dp7hh]

Are you afraid of missgendering a bird...? Saving it. That's the correct way to address it

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Such an awesome rescue!!! Thank you so much for rescuing this angel! Don't anyone tell me that animals can't understand compassion shown to them! This hawk realized she was being helped and rescued! You could see it by her demeanor, and on her face. She was thankful!!!😊

[@sidecardan8403]

The fact that the hawk kept his talons bunched up during this rescue shows a lot of trust in the rescuer, at no time did he try and grab anything.

[@miked815]

The talons were all wrapped with fishing line... we all watched the same video right?

[@Vasharan]

The hawk did get a hold of the rescuer's thumb at one point, but didn't bear down; he could have done a lot of damage if he'd had. A great job by the rescuer and rescuee together!

[@tonya7568]

@@miked815 he did cut them loose 1 at a time. He most definitely had the opportunity to grab the man but didn't. He didn't leave them tangled. You did watch to the end right?🥴

[@marian6593]

I agree, the bird calmed down when it realised it was being rescued. Well done to the human who saved him.

[@warrenscandrick2663]

@@tonya7568 well said.

[@bigmamajama2829]

This guy is fearless, look at those claws, the beak, the guy never flinched just got to work freeing the bird.

[@guyshafor1320]

Oh, not fearless by a long shot. You can see his hands shaking from adrenaline the whole time. I think that makes it even more admirable, tho. He was scared as hell, but didn't let that stop him from doing the compassionate thing.

[@cplcabs]

@@guyshafor1320 some people just have shaky hands.

[@cplcabs]

@@guyshafor1320 some people just have shaky hands.

[@guyshafor1320]

@@cplcabs He also sounds short of breath, which says adrenaline rush to me. Would you rather he not be nervous at all?

[@kidwave1]

He was shaking, and adrenaline filled, and yet gentile throughout.

[@kaptkirk333]

That was so beautiful!! I'm struggling with mental and spiritual issues right now and I really needed that, thank you!!

[@EBthere]

This is a good man. And that is a thankful Hawk.

[@dianehobbs]

This man is a HERO! The hawk knew that the man was helping him and he waited patiently. Beautiful story ❤

[@scottshepard3662]

It sure looks like it! Like he/she was getting a manicure!🙂

[@karenessiambre2798]

@@scottshepard36629

[@donnawoodford6641]

Beautiful to witness the trust connection of the two.

[@claranightingale8408]

@@dw309 It was gripping very tightly with its claws at one point. Somehow I agree with your perspective AND the view that ‘the free-ing’ required a certain amount of trust. If the bird had no energy to struggle and was in shock, how did it have the energy and wherewithal to immediately fly away? No hesitation for lack of energy OR to stop and say thanks!

[@gothgirl4evr782]

@@dw309 it may have been in shock but it could've very easily have defended it and did some damage to that man with it's beak. I've seen so many videos of animals that normally would run from humans that either come up to get help or sit very calm and patiently while they are being rescued. I fully believe that bird knew that he was being helped and stayed very calm. I don't understand how it got that entangled though.

[@mikkolukas]

The hawk is clearly understanding that he's no threat, that he's trying to help. It almost seem curious about that he is able to do what he does.

[@Nakka92]

Not a hawk though. It’s an Osprey

[@davidbrown7883]

@@Nakka92 Also known as a Fish Hawk.

[@corksucker]

Yeah idk about that, watch how it reacts when he reaches for the string around its neck

[@esmokems]

@@corksucker yet it did not attack. Hi instinct was avoidance. But I think it understood

[@AroundDubai]

Most Animals don't understand the rescuing process. Even intelligent animals like dogs even. They always think humans mean harm. Amazingly this bird was cooperative and understood that it was being rescued.

[@comicalhomestead]

Teamwork by both for a positively beautiful outcome. Love it.

[@dorothybrown8859]

Remarkably calm bird, and calm man! Kudos!

[@rainpuppy14]

And this is why people need to dispose of their fishing hooks correctly

[@jcsrst]

I always find it amazing that people who purport to love the outdoors leave their litter everywhere.

[@evamariesneed-rodriguez7047]

@@jcsrst Ik,r?!

[@peet4921]

A lot of it isn't because of negligence, there are many ways to lose gear, which unfortunately can cause problems later on.

[@honeysharma1987]

His hands are shivering but he took the risk to free a wild attacking bird. Salute you

[@danapowell3151]

Fear and excitement no doubt

[@emmaa427]

Maybe he was too cold

[@honeysharma1987]

@@emmaa427 I guess not, its nice sunny day and he is not wearing any cold gloves. I can imagine his situation if it would be me ,I might be feeling fear more than him. One bite of wind predator bird and you got to rush hospital for stitches.

[@ripbones6631]

Maybe he has parkensons

[@MsBellasworld]

Without gloves too

[@davidjoe3368]

God only knows how long that poor Hawk was there. So sad. Congrats to the rescuer! Job well done!

[@tarun3682]

Such an act of kindness, all human being should be like this.

[@kylerlemieux9267]

I bet this 3 minutes felt like a lifetime to the BOTH of them.

[@anneminkocas7990]

For me too

[@abdullahdullah9132]

1kg

[@iceman4895]

Even me bro

[@fazluljubaid206]

It felt for me

[@shivpranaav5671]

Watching it feels like a lifetime

[@LouisGedo]

*The best people in the world tend to be those who are kind towards animals*

[@kym1160]

I've always thought this myself...and I've always thought those who are cruel to any other living thing will be cruel to their fellow humans.

[@peacekeepermoe]

I agree with you. Most prophets from the monotheistic religions were actually shepherds.

[@prakis1958]

And conversely, those that do animals harm are evil.

[@davidvaughn7752]

That is very true! Animal rescue volunteers are some of the most awesome people you'd ever meet.

[@tripluv09]

But are you kind enough to the poor cows,pigs,chickens..etc by not eating them

[@ADISTOD3MUS]

The instinct in the bird knowing it's getting help instead of being attacked it's mind blowing. It could easily destroy this guy hands in a blink of an eye but he didn't do it do to her instinct, amazing

[@AgnosticTruth]

Thank you for your empathy!

[@distinguishedgentleman7166]

As a fisherman, this is affirmation why we should always bring everything back that we took when we went fishing. Great video!!

[@lakeozarkrei3767]

Exactly 💯 👍

[@HoneyBumblebee300]

You are correct but how many people are out there who does not care. They leave fishing nets in the sea and fishing lines on the shores. Plus plastic too kills the wildlife. I love animals more than humans!

[@robertbell525]

Yep I cringe when I see fishing line laying around.

[@Crush3dI]

80% of all plastics in the oceans is waste from fisheries

[@WarAgainstCruelty22]

You need to leave the fishes alone.

[@dragongirl5009]

The fact that the hawk didn’t attack him when he could of easily injured the man greatly with its talons or sharp beak shows that sometimes even wild animals can have an understanding with humans

[@gertrudewest4535]

No, it means he was in very, very bad condition and died shortly after if he was not taken to a wildlife rescue center.

[@zarni000]

@@gertrudewest4535 he had enough energy to fkly away. I think he could have easily bit him with his beak or done serious damage with talons.

[@percyfaith11]

@@gertrudewest4535 Gert, that's stupid. If he was so bad off he would not have taken off .

[@Annie_Annie__]

Percy Faith A short burst of energy to get away from a large predator (the human) and escape to the shelter of the trees doesn’t mean the osprey wasn’t dehydrated, starving, suffering heat exhaustion, and/or otherwise injured. It is always better for the animal to call a wildlife rehabilitator so they can assess it than it is to just free the animal then and there.

[@percyfaith11]

@@Annie_Annie__ It doesn't mean it was all those things either.

[@dragonryderslair]

This hawk is doing everything he can to be calm. He knows he is in trouble. This bird could severely injure his rescuer and is ready to defend itself but doesn't. Good job to his rescuer and thankful this bird recognized your desire to help.

[@Georgia-Vic]

We need more people like this guy in our world!

[@ThatRandomChannelTRC]

The fact the hawk isn’t attacking shows he understands the man is trying to help

[@Hyperfoxeye]

Yeah i was noticing that too, there were several times where if the hawk felt in danger it couldve clawed or pecked his hand but it waited calmly

[@stainville3123]

im also guessing its pretty tired as im assuming it was thrashing for some time

[@jillirose7227]

More likely it was just to exhausted to put up a fight.

[@Psycho-Complex]

Combination of intelligence and lack of energy.

[@marti8053]

I’ve heard animals somehow understand when you’re trying to help them. I remember even with my cat after he got into a fight with another cat. I nursed him back to health, I was putting peroxide on his wounds with a cotton ball and putting ointment on his cuts and then a cone over his head. And he took it like a champ.

[@LoXHumaN]

These birds are massive and intimidating to handle in person, guy was definitely a little scared and I don’t blame him cause this bird could cause some damage if it felt threatened. But the bird knew he was helping and trusted the man, good stuff

[@bmac6645]

Lovely man and smart bird to know he was being helped. So glad he took the time and courage to get every bit of line off him.

[@wbae1340]

Ya I think it was the perfect mixture of trust and exhaustion from the bird that allowed it to be free. So awesome

[@larapalma3744]

It's a boid

[@trishalivingston1051]

Soo happy you were there to help, and the hawk realized, cautiously, that you wanted to help. Awesome teamwork, so glad you had to right tool with that knife and no blunt edges enabling you to free the hawk.

[@marioremondino9837]

Whoa! Super calm and patient bird. Who woulda thunk

[@dn744]

Whoever cut the bird free was brave without a glove. But it shows they would rather be bitten and save a life. Absolute 💯% Angel.

[@itsmebatman]

Being bitten would have been fine. But these talons are insane. They can easily spear right through your hand. And these birds have incredibly strong muscles in their feet, making it very, very difficult to get out of their grip.

[@maltheri9833]

@@itsmebatman you could see it had his thumb for a sec and then started gripping the knife

[@capovershy1974]

Sometimes you just need to watch a video like this to help you get through another day in this world.

[@TWRVA]

I totally agree. I'm not feeling too great about our world these days.

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

Persevere my friend… I’m with you

[@user-us4vv4qj6y]

Stay strong.

[@peterharrison4841]

Agree with other comments here, stay strong, it's people like you who understand the value of this video and action by this man that the world needs.

[@MsDormy]

Jesus is with you too. 🙏❤️🙏

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Truly noble work. Thank you and God bless

[@fibonaccisrazor]

Right at the beginning the bird shows the guy where he's caught up - it intuitively knew the guy's intention was to help. Incredible intelligence.