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Firefighters Rescue Distressed Pelican In San Mateo County: Photos
The pelican, which they named "Nigel" in a reference to Finding Nemo, was caught up in a fishing line and hooks.
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — San Mateo County firefighters rescued a distressed pelican at Martins Beach in Half Moon Bay on Monday, according to Cal Fire CZU.
The pelican, which they named “Nigel” in a reference to Finding Nemo, was caught up in a fishing line and hooks.
Firefighters removed the hooks from the bird's wing, leg and foot.
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Nigel then flew away once freed.
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