This is really a remarkable story, of two friends saving each other’s lives.

Thanks to Dave Roycroft for sending it along.

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   pablo 2008 03 26 at 7:57:27 am

   Thanks for that wonderful link.

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   Rob G 2008 03 26 at 9:53:16 am

   Damn, it’s hard to work when fluid is gathering in one’s eyes. Something must have got caught in there.

3. 
   Stephanie 2008 03 26 at 11:33:50 am

   Sure made me cry. Though I’m a known sap.

4. 
   buck 2008 03 26 at 12:06:03 pm

   those damn lacrimal glands upto their usual tricks again eh rob?

5. 
   Rachel Shaw 2008 03 26 at 1:28:03 pm

   Who knew that eagles could cuddle?

6. 
   Rob G 2008 03 26 at 2:14:36 pm

   The word is “raptor-round”, Rana.

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   Daisy 2008 03 26 at 3:44:17 pm

   Stephanie, yes!!!  I cried, too! 

   My stray cat came to me back when my teenage daughter ran away, and I am convinced it wasn’t -just- to eat (because he climbed right into my lap afterwards!) but because he “knew” I needed comfort.  I will always believe animals know certain things about human moods that we aren’t aware we express; the way they can discern menace or fear, for instance, they can also *feel* when we need comfort and friendship. 

   PS:  Suspiciously religious references to “life force” and “soul” in the article, though… don’t know if the Church of Atheism allows that, Chris.  Better add: “Spiritually-based opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect…” etc, or you could be facing excommunication!  :P

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   R. Mildred 2008 03 26 at 4:51:42 pm

   Something must have got caught in there.

   Oh no! Birdstrike!