Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it's too late
- Posted on February 19, 2026
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Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it's too late
Katherine Eddington was driving in North Las Vegas last week when she thought she saw a big black bird carrying a banana fly across the intersection. “They’re beautiful birds, so being able to see something like that so close to home was fascinating,” said Eddington, who recognized the bird from social media and contacted animal rescue. After surviving the Las Vegas desert for months, Sam has captivated community birding groups, with people posting occasional sightings around town.