Number 915

This handsome fella now has a smile on his face after being relieved of a large hook in his wing that had become infected, confirming the fact that these things don’t rust away or fall out.

 

ASR team member Shari with her first rescue.

 

The hook removed from pelican 915.

Congratulations South Coast Australian Seabird Rescue Team member Shari on her first rescue with the help of her husband Shawn and Judy and Ken from Wildlife Rescue.  It was a very successful capture.  As they were unable to remove the hook Shari contacted  Berry Vet for after hours  help and the vet removed the hook and we are very grateful to him

Due to infection and swelling he has to go into care for about 10 days.  Shari and Shaun kindly transported him halfway for a pickup to go into rehabilitation.

Thanks again Shari, Shaun, Judy and Ken  - it’s great when rescue groups can work so well together.

Betty