Just ahead of Thanksgiving, a feathered visitor made an unexpected stop in Riverside County. A resident called animal control after spotting a turkey casually strolling through their front yard Wednesday morning.An officer from Riverside County Animal Services responded to the call and found the turkey calmly exploring the neighborhood. The bird was safely collected and transported to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, where staff are making sure the surprise holiday guest is well cared for.Now, they have one big question left to solve: what should they name their new turkey friend? With the timing being just days before Thanksgiving, staff members are encouraging the community to get creative with holiday-inspired name ideas.Thankfully, this turkey’s holiday story has a happy ending — safe, sound, and settling into a new temporary home.Explore: NBCPalmSprings.com, where we are connecting the Valley.
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