Herrera, in a rescue videotaped by KRGV-TV, is seen approaching the animal, which has a leg stuck in the trap. Herrera drops a blanket over the vulture. His wife, Paula, helps him hold down the bird, as Herrera gently opens the trap.
The freed bird flies away.
Herrera, who says he's had dogs stuck in similar traps, says "it's kind of a cruel way to die."
The incident happened Friday. Monte Alto is about 25 miles northeast of McAllen.
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