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7 December 2025 / The Portland Press Herald / Amy Calder
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Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield

Smithfield, Maine, United States

A retired surgeon skating on East Pond in Smithfield, Maine, rescued an adult loon trapped in a small pool of open water amid new ice; the bird was taken to Avian Haven for care. Rescuers say rapid ice-up and late molting likely prevented the loon from flying out.


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