‘JACKPOT’

The seagull named Jackpot – well – named because if there was a lottery in the marine world he certainly would have won the jackpot.  I spotted this guy on a patrol of the foreshore and thought it was a hook protruding from his chest.  Unable to get him that day I went back next morning with Australain Seabird Rescue team member, Oliver, and we caught him.
 

As you can see from the photo, it was far from a hook – it was in fact a skewer which was deeply imbedded in his body – how it did not affect his organs we have no idea!  With a lot of manipulating it was removed and he was released.  He was last seen happily sitting on the water washing himself – though no doubt with a sore chest.  Any theories?  No me either – but he sure earned his name!

Betty 

Skewer removed from chest of Jackpot the Seagull