Overview

• Police in Baden-Württemberg briefly closed Bundesstraße B37 near Heidelberg after receiving a report of a possibly injured stork at the roadside.
• Officers from Polizei Mannheim intercepted the bird as it attempted to flee onto the opposing lane before safely securing it.
• Tierrettung veterinarians determined that the stork was severely undernourished and unable to fly.
• Rescuers transferred the bird to an animal rescue centre for feeding and further medical treatment.
• Authorities have reopened the highway and continue to monitor the stork’s rehabilitation progress.