Peregrine falcon surprises Fallbrook resident

Firefighter/paramedic Paul Moritz releases the raptor which came out of the home invasion unscathed. John Buchanan photos

North County Fire received a call from a Fallbrook resident the morning of June 17 stating he believed there was a hawk in his chimney. When firefighters arrived at the home on Grace Court they found that the bird in question was a peregrine falcon, and it had set up shop in the resident's office.

Firefighter/paramedic Paul Moritz wears safety gear to pick up and move the peregrine falcon, one of the fastest birds in the world.