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by waggingtonpost on November 13, 2025 0

Hail Storm Devastates Tiny Island, Leaving Hundreds Of Pelicans Injured And Waiting For Help

Life on Shamrock Island — a 110-acre protected preserve off the Texas Gulf Coast — is usually calm. The small island is home to 19 species of waterbirds living undisturbed…

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by waggingtonpost on November 13, 2025 0

Kayaker Spots Pelican Trapped in River Sludge — And Paddles In to Save Her Life

In early November, a pelican in Iowa found herself in serious trouble beneath a pedestrian bridge along the Des Moines River. Likely pausing to rest after searching for food, she…

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by waggingtonpost on June 6, 2025 0

Rescuers Stunned To Find Massive Seaside Bird Stranded Miles From The Ocean

When animal services officer Troy Lombas got a call from the California Highway Patrol about a pelican with a broken wing, he was skeptical. In Fresno, he’s used to helping…

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