On August 1st 2013 the New England Wildlife Center’s hospital admitted a Canada Goose who was shot through the head with an archery arrow. He was rescued and transported to the New England Wildlife Center by the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The Canada Goose was alert and conscious, but he was malnourished and had no use of his jaw. Dr. Mertz successfully removed the arrow and packed the wound with surgical padding to prevent further necrosis of the skin. Fortunately, the arrow did not damage any major nerves or muscles in his face and he retained full mobility of his head and jaw. After three and a half weeks of rehabilitative care, medication and nutritional support he is healthy enough to be released back to the wild.
The release will take place at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at a pond near the Ellis Haven Camp Ground in Plymouth, MA . Katrina Bergman, the Center’s executive director said “We are particularly excited that the Canada Goose will be released back to the pond where his mate and goslings are. It is critical that we as a society protect the most vulnerable among us. Providing medical care to wildlife caught in harm’s way is just the right thing to do.”
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