The ostrich, which is native to Africa, uses its long skinny legs to jump and run up to speeds of about 43 miles per hour, and even can even deliver powerful kicks that can kill even a lion. Yet, it seems just a little bit of cold water and ice managed to trap this young bird.
When the staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo noticed an ostrich had fallen through some ice that had formed over a small creek, they jumped to action, using branches and a special medal hook to try and rescue the panicked animal.
At first, the six staff worked to break up some of the ice trapping the female ostrich, but was having difficulty getting her to walk towards solid ground. Eventually, one brave employee jumped into the frigid water to get the bird out as quickly as possible.
With the help of zoo employee Jesse Anna, the ostrich was guided back to the grass, and was luckily not hurt during the entire ordeal. The staff later dried off the ostrich, and wrapped her in a blanket to keep warm.
Watch the incredible video below to see the moment these brave staff members rescued this terrified ostrich.
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[Featured image credit: Youtube/Alex Beech]