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Seagull rescued after getting stuck in the grille of a Bradenton police cruiser

A seagull got itself stuck in the grille of a Bradenton police detective’s cruiser Tuesday morning. The bird was rescued and is expected to make a full recovery.
A seagull got itself stuck in the grille of a Bradenton police detective’s cruiser Tuesday morning. The bird was rescued and is expected to make a full recovery. Bradenton Police Department

A seagull found himself in a tough spot Tuesday after he apparently got stuck in the front grille of a Bradenton police cruiser.

According to the Bradenton Police Department, a seagull decided to hitch a ride to work Tuesday with one of its detectives.

“Luckily, we have dedicated personnel to handle situations like this,” the agency posted on social media.

The bird was removed from the grille and transported to a clinic where he is expected to make a full recovery, police said.

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