Beautiful hawk gets stuck in car grill, kind driver pulls over to save his life in heartwarming story of rescue

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
Aug 27, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

A tale of heartwarming rescue. 

Hawks are often seen as untouchable and intimidating animals. They have intense eyes and are birds of prey. They're beautiful and powerful, stoic and heroic. When we see an animal we often admire going through something so painful and vulnerable, it pulls on our heartstrings differently. In this story, a guy is driving when a hawk goes straight for his truck. He swerves to try and avoid the hawk, but hits him anyway. The hawk gets stuck in the driver's car grill so he pulls over. Everything is recorded by the people around. At first, everyone is apprehensive about what to do in this situation. The driver plucks up the courage to do something and save the hawk. He tries to touch the hawk to see its reaction. The hawk doesn't seem to have a broken neck, and his feathers and wings are in place. So everything is looking okay so far. The guy uses a tool to try and keep the hawk's neck straight while he tries to pull him out. Everyone is afraid the hawk will bite him or freak out, but the driver soothes the hawk and tells him to keep calm or else he'll further hurt himself. 

With some effort and encouragement, the driver ends up getting the hawk out. He started spreading his wings and doesn't know what to do. The driver holds the hawk in place and puts him on the ground because the hawk is in shock and the driver doesn't know if the hawk can even fly. The driver tells the hawk some words of encouragement, and tells him to try to fly while he helps boost the hawk into the air. And just like that, the hawk flies away into the distance, saved and perfectly safe. Watch the full video here. 

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    Dude, it's still alive.
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    I wasn't a hundred percent sure...
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    Give me one second.
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    So, a hawk hit my car.
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    I was going about 55 miles an hour.
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    And it's stuck in my grille.
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    And it's alive.
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    Should we take it somewhere?
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    Is it its wings?
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    Do you think his wings hurt?
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    It's okay!
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    Do you wonder if we...
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    He's going to try to bite me real hard.
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    Should we call somebody?
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    Don't panic, buddy.
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    You're going to break your neck.
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    Poor little man.
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    Yeah, he's okay.
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    Is he gonna...
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    Holy cow, he is beautiful.
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    Oh my gosh.
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    Is his neck okay?
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    He's alright.
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    L I'm just worried about his wing.
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    Is his wing all jacked up?
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    Don't think so.
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    Are you going to be okay?
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    Are you going to be able to fly, little man?
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    Alright, ready.
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    Okay, little guy.
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    I'm just hoping his wing is alright.
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    How did it happen?
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    I was driving right there
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    and he tried to cross the way
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    and I tried to swerve.
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    That's why he didn't hit directly.
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    And I just couldn't get out in time.
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    His wing is alright.
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    It's not broken.
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    Hey, little man.
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    I know it's a little scary, little man.
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    But you are beautiful.
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    You just had a shock.
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    Careful, don't, don't, don't...
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  • Hawk's have extraordinary vision. They can see several times more sharply than us, which is what makes them great predators. They can spot the smallest movement from far away, and make for the most efficient and dangerous hunters. This is such a heartwarming story, and it's especially adorable to see the man talk words of softness to the hawk. 

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    Here we go.
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    You ready?
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