Gull Survives Miles Wedged in Motorway Car Grille
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- A gull survived being struck by a car on a UK motorway and travelled for several miles stuck in the vehicle's grille, dangling from the front bumper while the driver was unaware.
- The incident unfolded along the A1(M) between Aycliffe and Darlington in County Durham, with the photograph credited to Darlington Bird Rescue via SWNS as part of a weekly wildlife photo roundup.
Why it matters: The gull's survival after riding several miles wedged in a moving car's grille along the A1(M) is a striking wildlife-rescue moment, spotlighting how animals can endure extraordinary collisions undetected and rely on groups like Darlington Bird Rescue to intervene.
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