Firefighters rescue stranded family of geese on Lisle roof, spotted by drone

LISLE, Ill. - A family of geese, including several goslings, was rescued from a roof in west suburban Lisle on Sunday afternoon after being spotted by a man flying a drone.

What we know:

The geese appeared distressed and unable to leave the rooftop, as the goslings cannot fly.

The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District and a professional animal retrieving company responded and crews used a fire truck ladder to reach the stranded birds. 

Firefighters had to coax the adult geese away from the goslings before rescuing them.

The goslings were then placed in a breathable animal rescue backpack and safely lowered to the ground.

What's next:

The geese, who had made their way into a nearby pond, reunited with their babies after hearing their chirps. 

The family was safely reunited, fire officials said.