Frinton firefighters free fleeing feathered friend

Runaway Rainbow the Budgie has been rescued by Essex Fire crew

Free again Rainbow
Author: Richard MuriePublished 23rd Jan 2023
Last updated 23rd Jan 2023

FIrefighters might have a reputation for rescuing cats from trees... but this is a bit different!

A crew from Frinton-on-Sea was called-in to rescue runaway Rainbow the budgie who'd got stuck behind a kitchen cabinet.

Rainbow stuck behind the kitchen cupboard

It happened at Polley Close at Kirby Cross last night (Sunday 22 January, 2023).

Station Manager Paul Nash said: "It might just be a budgie to some people, but Rainbow is a real lifeline to its owner. We were delighted to be able to help."

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