Wayward Pelican rescued in Arizona returns to the wild after months of recovery

SAN DIEGO, CA (AZFamily) — An unlikely visitor to the Arizona desert has been returned to its natural coastal habitat.

Earlier this year, Liberty Wildlife in Phoenix got an unusual call about a brown pelican in need of help. The bird was found trapped in the summer heat.

After getting the bird to safety, Liberty Wildlife reached out to SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Team. The team traveled to Yuma to meet and transport the pelican to their rescue facility…

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