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An eagle that fell into the Yangtze River Delta, where local governments have issued heat alerts for several weeks, trended on Chinese social media platforms last week.

The bird, which experienced heatstroke, plummeted into the river in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province. It was taken to police after a patrolman noticed it floating on the water and retrieved the bird with a net. A veterinarian treated the eagle, which was later freed alongside the Yangtze.

Many netizens voiced sympathy for the bird, with one stating on Sina Weibo, "The poor eagle had been flying at altitude in high temperatures." Another said, "On top of all that, it has to contend with a down coat in summer."