Heartwarming: K-Electric rescues bird trapped in high tension wires

Initial call for help was made by a Twitter user who tagged PAWS and K-electric to rescue the kite

KARACHI: In an act of kindness, staff members of the Karachi Electric (K-Electric) on Wednesday rescued a bird -- a kite -- which was stuck on a high tension wire.

Pakistan Animal Welfare Society (Paws), in a cry for help, tweeted about the trapped kite, calling for it to be rescued.

Looking for a volunteer to receive bird from @KElectricPk once they rescue it from high tension wire. #BoatBasin pic.twitter.com/TdKpwZQPgC

— Pakistan Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) (@pawspakistan) February 18, 2015

Shortly afterwards, the K-Electric Twitter account posted a picture stating that the bird had in fact been rescued.

The K-Electric team first assembled close to the site where the bird was stuck.

Team on site to begin the bird rescue operation. @pawspakistan pic.twitter.com/v8JjQmp2He

— KE (@KElectricPk) February 18, 2015

The bird stuck on the EHT wire has been rescued. Will be handed over to @pawspakistan soon. pic.twitter.com/0tMfhk4sgO

— KE (@KElectricPk) February 18, 2015

Kite on wire has been rescued by @KElectricPk and we are on way to Dr. Isma's with it right now. #Karachi pic.twitter.com/2MUGNfqB5U

— Pakistan Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) (@pawspakistan) February 18, 2015

Several people following the live rescue thread that PAWS was tweeting expressed joy and relief to the heartwarming act.

Thank you @pawspakistan This is best pic ever! @KElectricPk

— Sana.I (@Sanaa_Ijaz) February 18, 2015

@KElectricPk @pawspakistan This is an amazing act indeed! I never knew if I would ever have any kind words for KESC, now KE! Keep it up! :)

— Bird Whisperer (@hibamoeen) February 18, 2015

The initial call for rescue was made by a Twitter user who had spotted the bird trapped in the wires. She tagged Paws and K-Electric with a picture of the kite, asking for immediate rescue.

This eagle is stuck in an electric wire near the QM Building #CliftonBlock7. @KElectricPk please help! @pawspakistan pic.twitter.com/aKXjgsFUns

— Sana.I (@Sanaa_Ijaz) February 17, 2015

A KE spokesperson told The Express Tribune that the company made sure it responded to all such emergency calls made through social media platforms and its helpline, 118. KE’s integrated business centres remain alert 24 hours a day, he pointed out, adding that their employees are trained to respond in such situations.

On Wednesday morning, the rescued bird was taken to visit a veterinarian, Dr Isma, who said it will be okay.