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Toucan Seen Flying Around Sin City Has Been Rescued
Sam the toucan survived months in the harsh Las Vegas desert but showed health decline before rescue by SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue, now under 30–45 day quarantine.
- On Wednesday, SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue said Sam the toucan was saved after flying into a homeowner's garage and staff took him to a local veterinarian.
- After escaping his cage, Sam has lived in Las Vegas since November and likely foraged figs and pomegranates in the Los Prados neighborhood before shifting to harmful citrus.
- Using a caged trap with healthier toucan food, Skye Marsh, president and co-founder of SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue, said volunteers found Sam about 50 feet up in palm trees showing sunken eyes and discoloration.
- He will enter quarantine for 30 to 45 days at a staff member's house to check for bird flu, while local veterinary staff gave fluids, ran bloodwork, and plan to flush his system.
- The story drew broad local attention as Sam captivated community birding groups, experts noted his survival in Las Vegas's harsh climate, and local residents reported last-week sightings including a black bird carrying a banana.
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Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued
A toucan seen flying around the Las Vegas desert has been captured by a bird rescue group. The group has been trying to catch the bird for months since he escaped from his owner in November.
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