Rescue Group Races to Catch Escaped Toucan in Las Vegas

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A local resident driving in North Las Vegas last week thought she saw a large black bird carrying a banana fly across an intersection, which turned out to be an escaped toucan. A local animal rescue group is now working to safely capture the exotic bird before it gets hurt or causes any damage.

Why it matters

Toucans are not native to the Las Vegas area, so the presence of an escaped pet toucan wandering the streets raises concerns about the bird's safety and potential impact on the local ecosystem. The rescue group is working to return the toucan to its owner and prevent any harm to the animal or the public.

The details

According to the resident who spotted the toucan, the colorful bird was carrying what appeared to be a banana as it flew across the intersection in North Las Vegas. Local animal rescue groups have since been alerted and are attempting to locate and safely capture the escaped toucan before it can be harmed or cause any damage.

• The toucan was first spotted by a resident driving in North Las Vegas last week.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The rescue group is continuing its efforts to locate and capture the escaped toucan before it can be harmed or cause any damage.