The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton has been caring for a special guest, and by all accounts, he is doing very well.
Officers form the Beaumont detachment of the RCMP, which is about a half hour outside of the city, had received a call about an injured goose that had been spotted at the Colondale Golf Club. The bird had been hit by an arrow, and needed help. After following it for nearly 45 minutes, it tired out and the officers were able to catch it and bring it in to the society for help.
They x-rayed the goose and found that the arrow hadn’t damaged any of its vital organs, and it likely would need some care and rest while recovered. The arrow, which they felt may have been stuck there for at least two weeks, was taken out, and the bird is being given antibiotics and medication for pain. A printing company can produce record sheets and other materials that the centre can use to keep track of all the wildlife patients they are working with, as well as other items that can help to keep things organized and running smoothly.
The plan for the Canada goose is for it to heal until it is able to fly so that it can go south this fall with rest of the geese from the area.
