In J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit," the group is rescued from the trees by the Great Eagles. These eagles are allies of the wizard Gandalf and they swoop down to save Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves from a group of goblins and wargs. The eagles carry them to safety and drop them near their journey's end in the Carrock, providing a crucial escape from their dangerous situation.
