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\nOne of the koror\u0101 which was rescued after its nesting box was completely buried by a mud slip.
\nPhoto: Muriwai Environmental Trust\n<\/p>\n
Two koror\u0101 whose nesting box was buried by a mud slip at Auckland’s Muriwai have been rescued, cared for and relocated to a safer site.<\/p>\n
In a social media post, the Muriwai Environmental Trust said its penguin team discovered the nesting box which had been completely buried by mud over the weekend.<\/p>\n
Only a small beak was visible, but thanks to quick action both little blue penguins were found alive, it said.<\/p>\n
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\nThe koror\u0101 were gently cleaned and relocated to a safer site.
\nPhoto: Muriwai Environmental Trust\n<\/p>\n
The pair were checked and gently cleaned before being located to a safer site with new housing so they could continue their breeding season, it said.<\/p>\n
The trust said the volunteers were trained to handle situations such as this but anyone who came across a penguin in distress should contact the Muriwai rangers or call 0800 DOC HOT, rather than trying to intervene directly.<\/p>\n
It was the penguin’s breeding season and people in the Muriwai area should keep their dogs north of the Surf Tower, it said.<\/p>\n