Double-crested Cormorant released after being treated by Pelican Harbor in Miami for neck injury

A determined double‑crested cormorant recently made a triumphant recovery at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami after being rescued from Miami Beach and treated for hook‑related neck injuries. This resilient wild seabird underwent expert veterinary care—including hook removal surgery and specialized feeding techniques—thanks to devoted wildlife rehab volunteers and good Samaritans. Now returned to its natural habitat, this cormorant’s release highlights the critical role of wildlife rescue, wildlife rehabilitation, and seabird treatment in restoring injured birds to health and reinforcing the importance of responsible fishing practices to prevent wildlife entanglement.