A Weary Pelican Rescued by a CHP Officer Sitting in the Back of a Patrol Car Like a Cute Little Jailbird

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Responding to a call about a wayward pelican wandering along the side of Interstate 80, Truckee California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Troy Griesemer and former falconer expertly captured the weary bird, who was too tired to fly from its dangerous position. The pelican was then placed inside the safety of the caged back seat of a patrol car until further rescue arrangements could be made. Griesemer spoke to the Sacramento Bee about the incident.

He looked tired from flying, so I knew I could get a hold of him…This isn’t the first bird I’ve caught. I knew what to look for, how he was going to react and how he would try to defend himself.

Pelican

Side

Pelican

In Car

photos by California Highway Patrol

via Sacramento Bee

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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