SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Over this weekend, Manatee County lifeguard Owen Munday went above and beyond his call of duty to save an injured pelican.
The pelican was noticed by a nearby resident and appeared to be in distress.
Munday was able to help the pelican and wrap it in a towel for comfort before it was able to be taken into care.
"We're proud of our lifeguards who not only protect people in the water but also show compassion for the wildlife that shares our beaches," the Manatee County Public Safety Department said on social media.