Wild at Heart Rescue save bird with catfish stuck in its throat

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1 year ago

March 3, 2023

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www.wxxv25.com – Brooke Parker – 2023-03-03 17:16:28

Wild at Heart and Dr. James Askew were able to save the life of a bird that washed ashore.

The double-crested cormorant was found on the beach with a catfish and a hook lodged in its throat.

Catfish are known to stick their barbs out when in danger. The bird was unable to swallow or spit it out.

Wild at Heart rushed the cormorant to Dr. Askew, who was able to remove the catfish and the hook.

Dr. Askew is a wildlife and exotic vet who partners with Wild at Heart to help wildlife. “I have a basic saying in philosophy – I've been doing it for over 20 years –…

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Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus

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5 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-05-18 12:00:33

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Family files lawsuit after teen’s suicide in Harrison County Jail

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19 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Brooke Parker – 2024-05-17 21:34:31

SUMMARY: The family of 16-year-old Kayelyn Gwen Drake, who committed suicide at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, is suing the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and jail medical center for personal injuries and wrongful death. Kayelyn's family believes she was wrongfully accused of armed robbery and would still be alive if not for the actions of the Sheriff's Department. They describe Kayelyn as a good student who enjoyed singing and photography, and claim that she was falsely implicated in the crime due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The family also criticizes the handling of Kayelyn's case by law enforcement, alleging negligence and lack of support.

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5/16 – The Chief’s “Humidity Returns” Thursday Morning Forecast

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wxxv25.com – Rob Knight – 2024-05-16 07:05:07

SUMMARY: The old frontal boundary is stalled near the coast, with storms expected to fire along it later in the day. The heaviest rainfall is predicted along a line from Austin to DeRidder, up to McComb and near Hattiesburg over the next few days. Severe storms are more likely to form north of this boundary, with large hail possible. The area will be unstable before midnight, with conditions conducive for severe storms. Multiple storm systems are expected on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for severe weather. By the weekend, the threat of heavy rain and severe storms will diminish as the surface low and upper weakness move east.

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