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The trapped falcon that was rescued by authorities in Fujairah. Image Credit: Supplied

FUJAIRAH: The Fujairah Environment Authority helped release a trapped falcon from a residential buildings following a public report.

The report of the trapped falcon of the common kestrel variety that breeds in the Hajar Mountains was filed via the Fujairah Environment Authority’s hotline 800368.

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The biodiversity team from the Fujairah Environment Authority swung into action and managing to free the falcon and send it for due lab examinations. A special ring bearing a code specific to the emirate of Fujairah was put on the falcon, after confirming that it did not belong to anyone.

Once the necessary physical examinations were completed and its safety was ensured, the falcon was released and returned to its habitat to continue its journey in the wild.

The Fujairah Environment Authority has allocated specialised technical teams to handle environmental emergencies around the clock, including a team dedicated to biodiversity.

The authority’s commitment to enhancing the preservation of biodiversity in Fujairah ensures that ecological balance in the area is maintained.