ERP North rescued a distressed stork in the area of the Shumen village of Trnitsa

A team of ERP North organized the rescue of a stork, entangled in a rope, hanging from a nest in dangerous proximity to the wires of the electricity distribution network of the village of Shumen. Thorn. The rope was used by the bird in the construction of the nest. The alert about the distressed stork was submitted by the RIOSV in the municipality of Novi Pazar.

The rescue operation was carried out by specialists of the company with the help of an autovishka for work at height and in strict compliance with safety rules. The team's timely response prevented the bird from becoming stressed and causing injuries to its limbs.

The priority in the electricity distribution activity of ERP North is the protection of life and health of people and animals. Every year, before the migratory season of birds, the company implements projects in North-Eastern Bulgaria for the installation of protective devices, bird guards and protective nesting platforms that protect the feathered from contact with the wires. However, during the active nesting season and breeding of offspring, it happens that birds become endangered in the range of facilities from the power distribution network. In such cases, EPR North responds to alerts about endangered birds submitted by the RIESV, the Society for the Protection of Birds, municipal representatives and local residents.

The electricity distribution company appeals to citizens for vigilance, caution and mandatory compliance with safety rules when carrying out activities or being located near overhead power lines. The 24-hour telephone for contact and alerts to ERP North is 0700 161 61.