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In Photos: Mumbai Fire Brigade rescues parakeet entangled in manjha in Sion

Updated On: 03 April, 2025 01:32 PM IST | ronak mastakar

A parakeet trapped in a manjha (kite string) was successfully rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade in Sion on Wednesday. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

Pic/Atul Kamble

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Pic/Atul Kamble
The Mumbai Fire Brigade officials rescued the parakeet near Press Enclave, Aahana Co-operative Housing Society in Sion

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The Mumbai Fire Brigade officials rescued the parakeet near Press Enclave, Aahana Co-operative Housing Society in Sion

The bird had become entangled in electrical cables, prompting local residents to alert authorities

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The bird had become entangled in electrical cables, prompting local residents to alert authorities

A team from the fire department swiftly responded, carefully freeing the parakeet and removing the hazardous string

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A team from the fire department swiftly responded, carefully freeing the parakeet and removing the hazardous string

Experts have repeatedly warned about the dangers of Chinese manjha, which not only threatens birds but also endangers humans by causing severe injuries

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Experts have repeatedly warned about the dangers of Chinese manjha, which not only threatens birds but also endangers humans by causing severe injuries

Environmentalists continue to urge citizens to use eco-friendly alternatives and avoid harmful kite-flying materials

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Environmentalists continue to urge citizens to use eco-friendly alternatives and avoid harmful kite-flying materials

The use of sharp Chinese manjha poses a significant threat to birds, often leading to injuries or fatalities

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The use of sharp Chinese manjha poses a significant threat to birds, often leading to injuries or fatalities

Authorities continue to urge citizens to avoid using such materials for kite flying

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Authorities continue to urge citizens to avoid using such materials for kite flying

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