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A Pelican in Florida Was in Need of Help, so It Knocked on NOAA’s Door
The bird was treated and released after biologists removed a hook and fishing line, and NOAA said it appeared at the door seeking help.
- CNN reported that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration biologists in Panama City, Florida, rescued a pelican that appeared at their office door tangled in fishing line with a hook lodged in its wing.
- A distinct tapping sound at the door alerted the NOAA biologists to the bird's distress, prompting them to discover the pelican in need of immediate help.
- The biologists carefully removed the fishing line and hook while the pelican remained patient and calm throughout the delicate procedure.
- Following a clean bill of health from the biologists, the pelican flew away, successfully returning to its natural habitat.
- Biologists marveled at the pelican's instinct to seek help at their exact doorstep, noting the animal seemed to know precisely where to find assistance.
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Pelican tangled in fishing line knocks at door of Panama City NOAA lab for help from biologists - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WSVN) — Biologists answered a bird’s call when it came knocking for help in Panama City. Biologists from the National Oceanic and...
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