DICKIE

Wound on pelican's neck

One very lucky young lady (Pelican) who owes her life to Dick the vet who spent hours operating on her.  She had a 20 cm cut on her neck which had also cut the oesophagus – many, many stitches and ten days intensive care she was then released. We saw her two days later back in the same spot where we caught her on one of our regular patrols.  She came over to us and caught a good size flathead – so no troubles from the operation it was almost like she was thanking us.  Without our dedicated vets she would have died slowly from starvation.  With no idea how she was wounded she is at least back happy and safe.  Thanks again Dick and Staff – also Australian Seabird Rescue Team Member Oliver.

Betty