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Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat
FRANCE 24 English
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12/16/2024
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Now, finally, in this half hour, a story of hope for you from Brazil.
00:04
Starts off a little bit nastily, has a happy ending, though, I assure you.
00:08
First off, this is a cockroach heron,
00:10
the largest species of heron in Latin America,
00:12
found, as you can see, with that 200mm cup of a popular drink
00:16
stuck around its neck in Rio de Janeiro.
00:18
Close race against time,
00:20
following to save the bird's life from plastic pollution.
00:23
And you'll be glad to know it worked.
00:25
Here it is, the cage opening after a short hesitation,
00:28
the heron opening its wings once again and flying out over the river.
00:32
The vet's saying they believe she will manage very well,
00:35
assuming, of course, she stays away from any more plastic cups.
00:45
From now on, she'll have a normal life.
00:47
I believe she will manage very well.
00:50
She was not too thin, nor did she weigh more than what she should.
00:53
So, from now on, I believe she will manage very well on her own.
00:57
And, God willing, she won't find any plastic or cups on her way.
01:05
Indeed, a little bit of hope.
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