Firefighters rescue macaw, seek owner

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The colorful bird was found stuck in tree by a passerby.

25 September,2011 05:45 pm

Daytona Beach firefighters were asked to remove a blue and gold macaw from a tree at the Daytona Beach City Hall, Florida officials said.The colorful bird caught the attention of passersby with its loud squawking from a 30-foot-tall tree, the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel reported Saturday.Firefighter Anthony Russo climbed a ladder truck and coaxed the bird onto his hand, then slowly made down the ladder, said city spokeswoman Susan Cerbone said.The bird, believed to be a pet, will remain at a fire station until the owner is located.