Brave Farmer Rescues an Injured Hawk-Then the Whole Situation Takes a Hilarious Turn
Rescuing injured wildlife can be intimidating, but also it can be really entertaining.
Case and point with @its_a_farmily_farm on TikTok who recently went viral for documenting her hilarious side quest recusing an injured hawk who was down in the middle of the road and at risk of being run over and hurt further. The homesteader and farmer took the bird out of harm's way, and the entire video is a ride from start to finish.
@its_a_farmily_farm Had a little hawk rescue adventure today He was quite scary after he gathered his composure, but I'm glad he was able to get the help that he needed. I'm also glad that he was the only one injured #birdsofprey#rescue#wildlife#wildliferehab#funnymoments
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The hawk was wrapped in towels and taken to a wildlife rehabilitation facility, but not before making some incredible faces and reactions to the camera, much to social media's delight.
"'Unfortunately I have to help you' is how I feel about everyone lately."
"Hawks always look so offended by everything and everyone."
"I fear we keep pspsps-ing too close to the sun."
What To Do When You See An Injured Animal
If you come across wildlife that has been hurt, injured, or is in trouble, the main point of importance is keeping the animal and yourself safe. Only intervene if you know for sure the animal is hurt or orphaned, and make sure to do so from a distance initially. It's also always best to involve professionals like a rehabilitation center or another wildlife expert, especially if you need help moving the animal.
Safety is of the upmost importance, so using gloves, towels, and a box is advised. And while it can be okay in some cases to give the animal water, definitely do not feed it unless told to by a professional. Also remember that in many states it is illegal to possess wild animals without a permit or proper licensing, so keeping an animal you come across is out of the question.
But depending on the severity of what you might be dealing with, maybe also consider getting your phone to record it for TikTok. We could all use the laughs.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM.