Bravest, Finest Fly to Falcons Aid

June 2, 2004
A peregrine falcon whose family calls lower Manhattan home tumbled into the street last night, sending cops, firefighters and animal-control officers rushing to its aid.

"It's baby-bird season, and they're just learning to fly," said Michael Pastore of the city's Center for Animal Care and Control.

The bird was in good condition at a veterinary hospital.

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