ROANOKE – A rare endangered bird was rescued from the New River Valley, now emergency treatment is underway to save it. A peregrine falcon was found in Giles County Saturday.
It was taken to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife center in Roanoke for treatment.
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According to Executive Director Sabrina Garvin, the falcon is sick and underweight.
The falcon will be transported to the Virignia Wildlife Center in Waynesboro Monday morning for treatment.
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