A Canada goose wintering at Indiana Dunes State Park is free to fly again after getting stuck along the icy shore of Lake Michigan, thanks to a helping hand (and hose) from a local fire department. See the photos of the rescue here:
A Canada goose wintering at Indiana Dunes State Park is free to fly again after getting stuck along the icy shore of Lake Michigan, thanks to a helping hand from a local fire department.Dec. 26, “Indiana Conservation Officers were contacted about a Canada goose that found itself frozen in the wet sand along the edge of Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes State Park.Indiana DNR Law Enforcement
"Several Good Samaritans had already attempted to free the goose without any luck," Indiana DNR Law Enforcement wrote in the caption. So,"to prevent further risk to the public and to help the animal," a call was made to the Porter Volunteer Firefighters, Inc. to come to the Chesterton, Indiana, site and save the goose.
One photo from the rescue showed a firefighter pointing a hose at the ground surrounding the bird, allowing the water to melt away the ice that bound it to the sand.Indiana DNR Law Enforcement "The goose was safely removed from the frozen beach!" the post continued."The bird was then transported to a local licensed wildlife rehabilitation and veterinarian’s facility for treatment."Ree Hines is a freelance writer and editor who covers pop culture, lifestyle stories and trending news. She’s also a soul-music loving, coffee-obsessed member of both Team Cat and Team Dog. Ree lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a regular contributor to TODAY.com.
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