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Rescuers Euthanize Osprey Entangled In Balloon String And Found Near Quogue Pond

authorAmanda Bernocco on Aug 18, 2016
An adult osprey found tangled in balloon strings in Quogue was euthanized on August 17 at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.Volunteers responding to a call about an injured bird... more

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