Firefighters in Milton Keynes rescue two pigeons trapped beneath solar heating panels

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Published 28th Jun 2024, 10:54 BST
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Firefighters came to the aid of two pigeons trapped beneath solar panel sheeting on the roof of a house in Milton Keynes.

Concerned residents alerted the fire service which used a short ladder to reach the birds that were stuck in the roofing of a property in Pastern Place, Downs Barn. The incident happened on Tuesday. (25/6)

A spokesperson for Bucks Fire & Recue, said: “The firefighters used small gear and a short extension ladder to release two pigeons which had become trapped beneath solar panel sheeting on the roof of a house.

"One appliance and crew from Broughton attended.

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Birds trapped in roofing is not uncommon and they will become distressed if they cannot find a way outBirds trapped in roofing is not uncommon and they will become distressed if they cannot find a way out
Birds trapped in roofing is not uncommon and they will become distressed if they cannot find a way out

Earlier the same day firefighters released a two-year-old girl who had become locked in a car in Hadrians Drive, Bancroft, Milton Keynes.

The girl was uninjured.

And the following day fire crews were called to reports of flooding at flats in Burney Drive, Eagle Farm South, Milton Keynes. (26/6)

One appliance and crew from Broughton attended.

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