Lets not be too quick to judge this poor woman....
She didn’t intentionally do this, no doubt she was very upset and not thinking clearly nor did she anticipate the dangers. Otherwise, in a crisis maybe she is very good in acting rationally and even helping others.
I sure have done some really stupid things when I was uspet..ha.
she has her bird, she will be ok and that is good.
I agree—loyalty is a good thing.