The hawk collided with the car and wedged in the front grille. Photo: Nadine Hook / VetsOne Hastings via RNZA driver turned up at a Hastings vet last week, with a hawk jammed tight in the grille of her car, after the pair accidentally collided. To get the hawk out of the car's grille, a team of the vets administered light sedation, so they could work safely and gently. After sedating the bird, the team from VetsOne managed to fold its wings behind the grille, but then they couldn't remove the hawk. Photo: Nadine Hook / VetsOne Hastings via RNZLuckily, the hawk sustained no major injuries.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 10, 2026 11:26 UTC