11 ostriches neck-deep in floodwater get rescued in Russia

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A flock of ostriches was stranded neck-deep in floodwater, so a team from Russia's Emergency Ministry was sent to the rescue. The operation was led by an ornithologist and included a special floating transport with a giant Gazel truck. Remarkably, all 11 ostriches are now safe and sound on dry land.

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