WINNECONNE, Wis. (WFRV) – Winneconne Police Chief Sauriol has always wanted to see an American White Pelican up close and personal, and on Friday, he got his wish.
Chief Sauriol found one of the birds with a fishing line wrapped around its beak and left wing. With the help of Cody Nelson at the Wolf River Resort, Chief Sauriol netted the bird while Nelson drove the boat.
Together, the two were able to remove the fishing line from the American White Pelican. The bird was then set free to spread its wings and open its beak.
While Chief Sauriol perhaps hoped to see the bird in better conditions, he’ll probably sleep a little better Friday night, knowing he played a crucial role in saving this one.
