A seagull has made a historic comeback during a Big Bash cricket match in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.
The bird, better known for chip pinching, was enjoying some leisure time in the outfield when it got slammed at full force by a pull stroke by Perth Scorchers batsman Adam Voges. The seagull fell straight to the ground in a mess of feathers.
Things weren't looking good for the poor thing with Melbourne Stars fielder Rob Quiney signalling to the sideline to finish off the job.
But with more than 33,000 spectators watching the drama unfold, Quiney did the respectable thing and carried the half-dead creature to the sideline, where it would no doubt take its last seagull breath.
Then, something miraculous happened: the bird arose from its slumber, puffed its chest and smiled at the crowd. This seagull was battered but not out. The crowd erupted in cheers and give the fine specimen a standing ovation.
Then the bird, bathing in its new found glory, takes aim at its rescuer -- going in for the kill on Quiney. That's some impressive man-of-the-match moves right there.
The seagull on the big bash cricket has just made the best recovery that I have ever seen!! Unbelievable scenes!!— Adam Collin (@AdCollin) January 21, 2015
Bonus: Seagull gets a Cheezel caught in its mouth
Because one awesome seagull is never enough.