An osprey found at Jetty Park with a double treble fishing hook lodged dangerously close to its eye and talon has been successfully rescued and released back into the wild, thanks to the quick actions of Jetty Park staff, Wild Florida Rescue, and the veterinary team at Eau Gallie Veterinary Hospital.
The rescue began when Lexi, who was working at the front desk at Jetty Park, received a visitor carrying an injured osprey. The bird was in distress—one hook embedded near its eye and the other in its right talon, forcing it into a bent position. Acting quickly, Lexi covered the bird with a rain jacket to keep it calm and contacted Adriane with Wild Florida Rescue (WFR).
Adriane reached out to WFR’s Alice to coordinate emergency care, and Gemma, Practice Manager and Veterinary Technician at Eau Gallie Veterinary Hospital (EGVH), approved a late-night intake. Around 10 p.m., Adriane met with Veterinary Technician Matt at the clinic to begin treatment.
