A stubborn vulture is removed from a Ryanair aircraft wing before a flight departs for Greece, after airport workers call in firefighters to deal with the bird. The incident occurs at Iraklio (Heraklion) airport in Crete, where the bird’s presence raises concerns about possible damage to the aircraft.
Reports from outlets describe the fire service intervention as the response to the situation before takeoff. While the accounts are focused on the same moment—firefighters plucking or removing the large scavenger from the wing—details such as the precise circumstances leading up to the removal are not expanded in the available summaries.
Both sources agree on the location, the involvement of the fire service, and the fact that the bird is removed prior to the aircraft leaving. The coverage frames the event as a disruption managed on the ground to reduce risks related to aircraft safety.
