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AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Aurora Police Commander Jad Lanigan received a surprise Monday afternoon on his drive through the city.

As Cmdr. Lanigan approached an intersection, he saw a bird that had just been hit by a car. Cmdr. Lanigan wasted no time rescuing the bird and giving it shelter in his car.

Credit: Aurora Police Department Twitter page

The bird was driven to the animal shelter, and will be given to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for further support.