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A young turkey vulture forced from its nest by wildfire smoke is recovering at a California wildlife center, one of many animals getting help during the Big Sur fires. The SPCA Monterey County is caring for the underweight bird along with 14 evacuated family pets.
A baby turkey vulture forced to flee wildfires in Big Sur two weeks before it could fly is now safe and healing at a wildlife center. The tiny bird was found alone on Highway 1 and is expected to make a full recovery.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter crew pulled off a dramatic Big Sur rescue Saturday, hoisting two stranded climbers from a steep ravine 600 feet below the roadway. The technical operation required rescuers to stay connected to cables the entire time due to dangerous terrain.