Powerline Injury Ends the life of Crane #208
Fall migration 2006
Photos WCEP
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Crane #208 was found Dec. 23, 2006, under a powerline at
his migration stopover in Indiana. He was in shock. He was
rescued
and taken
immediately to doctors. |
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Doctors
at the Indiana Zoo Hospital worked hard to save Crane #208.
Why did the doctor cover #208's eyes by putting
a hood
over
his head? (Hint: remember that the cranes have never seen
humans.) Sadly, he died there on Dec. 27, 2006. He was a
wonderful bird, and would likely have nested with his mate
after returning from this migration. |
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This
is the powerline that #208 ran into in December 2006. It
is hard for cranes to see the wires because they don't see
where the wires start and end. |
Journey North is pleased to feature this educational
adventure made possible by the
Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP).
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