Pigeon flies 13,000 kilometers and may now be killed | Abroad

Joe, named after US president-to-be Joe Biden, went missing in October during a game in Oregon, America. The animal was found exhausted in a garden in Melbourne, Australia on Boxing Day. Experts believe the pigeon may have crossed the ocean on a ship. Through the ring on his leg it was possible to find out that the pigeon belongs to someone from Alabama.

Kevin Celli-Bird found the pigeon and helped it recuperate with dry biscuits, Metro reports. When news of the pigeon reached local media, Kevin received a call from authorities telling him to catch the animal again so that he can be killed. According to the Australian, it is impossible to catch Joe now, because the strengthened animal is now much too fast for him.

A spokesman for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service said: “A domestic bird that has not undergone a health check cannot stay in Australia. The only way to guarantee safety is to kill the bird. ” They plan to use a bird catcher.

“Since Joe is from America, they are afraid of bird diseases,” said Kevin. “Employees asked if I could help. But I can’t. When I get close, it flies away. ”

Kevin is looking for Joe’s owner, but hasn’t been able to make contact yet.

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