Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Florida: Sheriff's deputies borrow kayak to rescue injured pelican

FLORIDA -- MCSO - Florida Keys posted on Facebook on February 24, 2014 ·

Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Duncan and former Sheriff Rick Roth rescued this pelican at the 69 mile marker on Friday.

The bird had two broken wings and had crawled through the mangroves into a marshy area.

They borrowed a kayak in order to reach the bird and rescue it.

The bird was taken to the Wild Bird Center in Marathon for care.