Jatayu s sacrifice

On way to Lanka, 'Jatayu' the king of vultures tries to rescue Sita but Ravana fights him and leaves him almost dead.Lakshmana finds Rama well and when they return they realize that Sita has been abducted. As they go in search of her they meet Jatayu who tells them that Ravana has abducted Sita and has taken her to Lanka. Jatayu dies.