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UPDATE: Great Blue Heron Released At Shinnecock Bay.

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Hope Sandrow holds the heron on Monday afternoon. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

Hope Sandrow holds the heron on Monday afternoon. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

The heron found by Hope Sandrow is expected to make a full recovery. VALERIE GORDON

The heron found by Hope Sandrow is expected to make a full recovery. VALERIE GORDON

The heron found by Shane Weeks is not expected to survive. VALERIE GORDON

The heron found by Shane Weeks is not expected to survive. VALERIE GORDON

Hope Sandrow released the heron at Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

Hope Sandrow released the heron at Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

Hope Sandrow released the heron at Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

Hope Sandrow released the heron at Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

Hope Sandrow released the heron at Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

Hope Sandrow released the heron at Shinnecock Bay. COURTESY HOPE SANDROW.

authorValerie Gordon on Jan 18, 2018
UPDATE: Monday, 12:44 p.m. The great blue heron found on Wednesday, January 17, by Shinnecock Hills resident Hope Sandrow, was released by his rescuer on January 24 around noon at... more

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