Sunday 13 November 2011

Rescue of Numbers 716 & 717


With many thanks to Jean - a resident at Jetty's Van Park on Lake Illawarra who keeps an "eye out" for pelicans on that section of the lake - this little girl is now in care.

Pelican enjoying a ride in the kayak with Leonie!



Leonie's skills on the Australian Seabird Rescue Kayak managed to bring her into shore (after I had dragged Leonie out of Line dancing class!). This was the 2nd rescue for Leonie on the same day using the kayak. The other pelican has an eye injury so after a trip to the vet, she is now on the road to recovery.
Unfortunately we don't have many volunteers available on weekdays - it's lucky Leonie is fit! A big thank you to Sam for offering to use his hovercraft. These craft are invaluable to us for there are many places on the lake we are unable to get access to otherwise. 
Thanks to all our hovercraft boys.
Betty

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