2020 struck again on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Windsor Lake, as a pelican became entangled in some fishing line and a hook.

I am going to name this pelican 'Pierre,' since it's the holidays and Pierre was the name of the radio announcer from 'A Christmas Story.' Pierre the Pelican.

Pierre had gotten caught up, pretty badly, while relaxing in and on Windsor Lake. According to his rescuers, Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, it took nine of its team members to help Pierre.

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After being freed from the line and the hook, Pierre was transported to Broomfield and the Birds of Prey Foundation, where they can take care of his injuries with the greatest of care.

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Today was a good day and thanks to 9 of our team members a pelican was saved!

Because of special circumstances, we...

Posted by Northern Colorado Wildlife Center on Sunday, November 22, 2020

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