Turkey chicks rescued from Pittsburgh sewer
Two turkey chicks were rescued after being trapped in a sewer in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.
The chicks were trapped in the sewer on Ajax Street and Hancock Street in Upper Hill, according to WPXI crews on scene.
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According to city officials, public works crews were called to the scene at noon to remove the grate in order to rescue the turkey chicks.
A neighbor, who was assisted by city officials, rescued the chicks from the sewer around 12:30 p.m.
Hill District neighbor Christi rescues two #turkey chicks from a sewer grate along Ajax St. @pgh2o provides assistance. Christi was able to reunite the chicks with their mother. @cpstunner #WPXI #Pittsburgh #PGH #wildlife pic.twitter.com/m4y5brPMGU
— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) May 23, 2018
The chicks were reunited with their mother after being rescued.
Two turkey chicks trapped in a sewer on Ajax Street in the Hill. #WPXI #Pittsburgh #PGH #wildlife pic.twitter.com/HBV4X0LMqM
— Tony Ruffolo (@WPXITonyRuffolo) May 23, 2018
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