A man in India has formed an incredible bond with a sarus crane he rescued after discovering the bird had a broken leg.
Recently, Newsflare reported that Arif, a farmer from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India, was on his way to his fields when he noticed the bird struggling and unable to move as he approached.
The farmer picked up the bird and took it to his home, where Arif was able to bandage the crane’s broken leg.
Arif feeding the sarus crane.
Arif and his family hoped the bird would fly away once its leg healed, but the sarus crane has become an indispensable part of their lives.
Footage shows Arif feeding the bird, and even the sarus crane flies alongside him as he rides his motorcycle on the road.
Arif stated that there are no restrictions on the bird, and it is free to fly away anytime.
The sarus crane, scientifically known as Grus antigone, includes three subspecies: the Indian sarus (Grus antigone antigone), the Eastern sarus (Grus antigone sharpii), and the Australian sarus (Grus antigone gilla). This is a rare bird species found in southern Vietnam and is listed in the Vietnam Red Data Book and the IUCN Red List. In the cultural beliefs of many countries, the sarus crane symbolizes holiness and fidelity. |
