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Coast Guard crew in Miami Beach helps release rehabilitated brown booby

A Coast Guard crew from Miami Beach rescued a brown booby that was spotted close to shore, and the seabird was released to sea after two weeks of rehabilitation.

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A U.S. Coast Guard crew based in Miami Beach rescued a brown booby, a large tropical seabird known for its diving skills, officials said.

The bird was seen close to shore, which is unusual for the species. Officials did not say when or where exactly it was first spotted.

After two weeks of rehabilitation at a local wildlife rescue organization, the bird was released back to sea. The Coast Guard assisted with the release.

This story is a summary based on reporting by WSVN 7News. Read the original for full details.

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