Pelicans Reborn After Starvation and Hooks | California News

A mysterious starvation event has left dozens of brown pelicans starving along Southern California’s coast — but thanks to the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, these resilient birds are getting a second chance. Recently, another group was released back into the wild, while the center continues treating more affected pelicans. Meanwhile, one pelican rescued on the Fourth of July had fishing hooks lodged in its throat — including four hidden inside — with one wrapped around a major vein. After intense surgery, it’s now recovering and could soon fly free. The center is urging beachgoers and anglers to responsibly dispose of fishing gear — because every hook left behind could be a life-or-death threat to coastal wildlife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cc854f78e29a8e1