Friday, October 12, 2007
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Angela Speed
(414) 431-6104 aspeed@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY                                                

Injured Red-tailed Hawk to Soar Once Again

MILWAUKEE –Celebrate freedom with the Wisconsin Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center staff as they release a Red-tailed Hawk.  Pam was admitted to the WHS Wildlife Hospital on September 20 after accidentally colliding with a bus in Oak Creek.  The distraught bus driver recruited coworkers to help capture the injured hawk and bring her to the WHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

The wildlife team treated the injured hawk with an electrolyte, glucose and water solution to combat dehydration and keep her from going into shock. Pam suffered some internal injuries and tendon damage in one leg.  After three weeks of top-notch care, Pam is ready to take flight! 

The caring bus driver and her colleagues at Bechtel Construction in Oak Creek have been collecting donations to help with Pam’s care at WHS.

WHAT:                                   Red-tailed Hawk Release

WHEN:                                   Friday, October 12, 2007. 2:00 PM

WHERE:                                11050 S. Chicago Road, Oak Creek

PHOTO OPP:                       The hawk will be held in-hand for several minutes for media photographs before being tossed into the air to take flight

 Please contact Angela Speed at 414-431-6104 if you plan on attending.

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