Mr Percival.

This young male presented himself at Mossy Point down south looking very forlorn and badly injured with a large wound to his chest and 2 large hooks, one deep in his leg - he was sure in a lot of trouble. But with a big thanks to Australian Seabird Rescue team member Carmel and her friend Peter, he was picked up and rushed to the vet.

Mr Percival from Mossy Point

Chest wound on Mr Percival.

Moruya vet operated on Mr Percival and we can't thank him enough.

Mr Percival was then transported further south to go into intensive care with team member Penny. This was Penny's first pelican in care and he owes his life to her. With twice daily flushing of the wound and a full time job to go to, Penny certainly was kept busy. She did a fantastic job ensuring Mr Percival didn't get an infection and physio on his feet as well as intensive antibiotics.

Well done Penny. So 14 days later he was released but didn't want to go - he knew he wasn't quite ready. So back home with Penny for 3 more days of TLC.

Happily after convincing him he was a pelican, he as seen swimming with the other birds.

Penny will check on him every day. Quite an experience for a young bird and you Penny should be very proud of yourself. A mighty job well done!

Betty