Update On Arvy The Rescued Brown Pelican

ESSEX, CT — Arvy, the brown pelican who mistakenly found himself in the frigid waters of the Connecticut River, at a dock in Essex a few weeks ago, is reportedly doing well in his new home at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida..

The misplaced juvenile pelican was lovingly transported to a more suitable, warm climate by mother and daughter pilot team Arianna and Laurie Strand.

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Since his arrival at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Arvy has been rehabilitating and recovering from frostbite and pneumonia. According to recent reports his pneumonia is significantly better and the Sanctuary will be scheduling Arvy's surgery in the next couple of weeks to reconstruct the birds feet, which suffered frostbite.

Sending warm wishes to a speedy, full recovery for Arvy.