Firefighters rescue woman stuck in tree trying to retrieve pet parrot in Wiltshire
Crews used 12 metre ladder to bring owner to safety
Last updated 14th Feb 2022
Firefighters were called to help a woman who got stuck in a tree trying to rescue her escaped parrot in Wiltshire
The owner was stuck 18ft (5.4m) above the ground in Trowbridge.
Fire-fighters used a ladder to bring her safely to the ground following the incident at Woodlands Edge in the town on Saturday morning.
Crews from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Warminster and Devizes were sent to help the woman.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said:
"Once in attendance Trowbridge crew confirmed only one other fire engine was required so that a 12m ladder could be used to assist the member of the public to safety.
"We of course understand the emotional attachments to pets of any species, but please take this incident as a reminder of the danger posed by attempting to rescue without any specialist assistance."