Derek Shaw with a native New Zealand falcon/karearea after it was was inadvertently added to the day’s catch while fishing in Alexandra. The catch was unintentional, and off-duty police officer Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw was on hand to help save the the bird shortly after it was "hooked". "The falcon impaled itself through the foot on the lure and crashed to the ground, unable to free itself." "The bird was released straight away and appeared to be none the worse for the misidentification of the prey. They are found in the North Island, mainly south of Hamilton; and in the northwest South Island as far south as Greymouth.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2021 15:41 UTC