La Guardia Civil has successfully rescued a griffon vulture located near Alicante-Elche Airport. The bird was first reported to authorities on the first of November, having been spotted in a region close to the airport infrastructure.

Officers from the Nature Protection Service responded to the call, observing the vulture flying in the area. They alerted the airport control tower to prevent the bird from entering the airspace and interfering with aircraft operations.

After several flights, the young vulture, which does not have an identifying ring and weighs approximately ten kilograms, became trapped in the branches of a large tree. With support from the Santa Faz Wildlife Recovery Centre, the officers conducted a safe and controlled rescue operation.

This species plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by removing organic waste from natural habitats. The Guardia Civil urges the public not to approach large wild animals and to contact authorities if they are spotted, reinforcing the commitment to wildlife conservation and the importance of public cooperation.