LAS VEGAS (AP) \u2014 A toucan that has been seen flying around Las Vegas for months has been saved, a bird rescue group said Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve all just been so worried about him,\u201d said Skye Marsh, the president and co-founder of the SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue. \u201cIt\u2019s a relief.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sam the toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts and enthusiasts who were worried about the exotic bird\u2019s health and his ability to survive long-term in a city with drastic weather changes. <\/p>\n
\u201c(The) little stinker decided it was time for help, and he flew into someone\u2019s garage,\u201d Skye told The Associated Press. The homeowners knew who the toucan was and shut the garage so he couldn\u2019t escape. Sam has captivated the Las Vegas community after surviving in the desert for months.<\/p>\n
After the rescue group caught him, staff took him to a local veterinarian. There are some signs of \u201cwear and tear,\u201d such as dehydrated skin and a chip off his beak, but he seems to be OK, Skye said. The veterinarian gave him fluids and took bloodwork. <\/p>\n
Sam had been eating better food since the rescue group put out healthier toucan food around a cage to try to rescue him. Skye said the better food improved his health, as his poop was looking healthier leading up to his rescue. <\/p>\n
Sam\u2019s owners, who had posted on social media about the bird\u2019s escape from its cage in November, has not been in contact with the rescue group. <\/p>\n