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| Janet and I went for a drive to see eagles and burrowing owls in Cape Coral. We heard about a town call Pine Island so away we went. As we arrived on the island we saw pelicans on the top of boat masts and on a bridge. We stopped the car to look around. Much to my surprise Janet says look at all the pelicans over at the back door. I went over to see them and the lady told me they were trying to catch the pelican with fishing line on his wing. So I grabbed the box beside me and put it over top of the pelican. The other lady grabbed his bill. Another lady grabbed his side and I grabbed the body and wing. The owner of the store came out with plyers and quickly took out the fishing line and hook. |
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| Out come fishing line and then even cooler the owner came out with a whole fish for the young brown pelican to eat. He quickly took his food and was chased by 5 of his buddies as he ran away. What a great team rescue. All photo taken by Janet |
Our trip was wonderful to Florida. Saw many birds and animals but the pelican rescue was a highlight for me .
We also had a turtle rescue on the way to Orlando.
