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Sarasota News Leader April 26, 2013 Dear Otus, Page 89 people have the opportunity to see the stepby-step process involved in the rescue of a I thought you would be interested in this story wild bird, especially one this size with a forof a wonderful bird rescue on Siesta Key. midably dangerous beak and sharp talons. A Tatiana Staats picture is worth a thousand words, so all I have to say is thank you and the volunteers at Wildlife Center of Venice. Thank you ever Dear Tatiana, so much! Interested? I was downright fascinated and I Otus would like to share your tale and your superb photos with my readership. It is not every day Charlie, a Great Blue Heron who lives on south Siesta Key, became entangled in fishing line to such an extent that he was hobbled at the ankles in such a way that he was able to stand on one foot only. His left foot was bound awkwardly to his right leg. Fishhooks appeared imbedded in both legs. Charlie rises to the bait. All photos courtesy of Tatiana Staats