BBC reporter Matt Graveling recently had a surprising encounter with a seemingly injured bird. While on a field assignment, he spotted the bird lying motionless by the roadside. Acting on instinct, he rescued the bird and placed it gently on his car seat.

However, fifteen minutes later, the bird awoke and unleashed a flurry of claws and beaks, forcing Graveling to flee his own vehicle.

Fortunately, the bird was eventually taken into safe hands, with only a towel suffering the consequences of its sudden aggression. The bird was later identified as a rare and protected red kite.

Social media users found humor in the bird’s reaction, empathizing with its shock and confusion at being unexpectedly transported. Others praised Graveling’s compassionate act of rescuing the bird, acknowledging the potential risks involved.