Injured Seagull Walks up to Woman Begging for Help-What She Did Next Is Heartwarming
All it takes is one person to reach out and take action to change an animal's life. Finding an injured bird can bring on the nerves, but it's so much easier to step in than you think. That's what @pasto_sauce discovered when she saw a seagull with a broken wing. He came right up to her and practically asked for help.
In this video, she walks us through the encounter as the bird approached her car but subsequently ran away to hide. Luckily, this rescuer was able to safely capture him and put him in a box while she waited for animal control. "Today I saved a bird out in the courthouse parking lot. I hope they can fix his very badly broken wing. Thank you to animal control and Chelsea police for coming to get this little guy!!" The caption finished out the tale with a happy ending.
@pasto_sauce Today I saved a bird out in the court house parking lot I hope they can fix his very badly broken wing. Thank you to animal control and Chelsea police for coming to get this little guy!! #birdrescue#birdsoftiktok#wildlife
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Commenters gave kudos to the poster like @Jane Rossi LaShure, who stated, "Many people don't notice or get involved. Thank you for helping." When it comes to saving a young seagull, one person really can make a difference. But what do you do if you find an injured bird? Read on for more.
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What To Do If You Find a Bird in Distress
This TikTok user knew for sure that the bird needed assistance, but that's not always the case. The Audubon puts it plainly, "When you come upon an injured bird or a chick on the ground that appears to be orphaned, your first instinct is to help. But it's always best to stop and think. In many cases, the best action is to do nothing."
Lots of birds don't need us to step in, and some will even fake injury to lead humans away from their nests. The Audubon notes that often when an avian crashes into a window, it's best to just give it a minute. The flyer might shake it off and get back up without incident.
When the injury is clear, as in this case, the right action depends on the bird. Tufts Wildlife Clinic has good, detailed instructions for different types of birdies. They often recommend getting the little guy into a box with air holes for safe transport. In nearly all cases, the best thing to do is call in the professionals, as Julz correctly did. Hopefully, in their care, this seagull will be on the mend and back outside soon.
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM.