There have been many daring rescues by helicopter but this may be the first time a seagull has been plucked to safety by a chopper.
The seagull is now being nursed back to health after being stuck in power lines for 24 hours in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Virginia Dominion Power used a helicopter to free the bird, and it was taken to the local animal rescue.
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Some say a helicopter rescue is above and beyond the call of duty for a single seagull but the bird rescuers don't agree.
Volunteer Rose Chandler said: "Somebody has to do it, and we can't just leave it up there defenseless and powerless and suffering."
