UK welcomes back racing pigeon 'Bob' that turned up 4000 miles away in US

After getting lost while racing to Tyneside in rrn England, a pigeon that flew thousands of miles away in United States has finally returned to United Kingdom. pigeon named Bob was discovered in Alabama after making his way from Guernsey in Channel Islands and crossing Atlantic Ocean. According to BBC report, Bob's leg ring let animal shelter employees identify him, and later, y were able to get in touch with pigeon owner Alan Todd in UK's Gateshe.

Bob's safe return was me possible by a "small army of people," according to Todd. "Everybody has bent over backwards," he said. "I did t realise so much work would be involved to get him home. It’s been stressful, but it's been worth it,” he ded. 

Stating that pigeon holds a special place in his heart, Todd said: “I was surprised how emotional I felt when we were reunited,” BBC reported. He also asserted that it was only sense of relief and thought of how much effort everyone h me since bird disappeared last month. “rmally when a pigeon gets lost you don't see m again as birds of prey often kill m, so I'm gl to get him back," he stated.

UK's famous pigeon Bob reached US

four-year-old pigeon was found in US' Alabama on July 6 after an elderly man discovered bird in his yard. elderly person n contacted Monroe County Animal Shelter after finding bird. According to BBC report, an animal shelter in Monroeville, Alabama took care of bird, which is estimated to be worth over £1,000. 

Furrmore, 120 pigeons are looked after by Todd, who thinks that Bob may have ended up aboard a ship after getting stranded in a storm. 

tably, pigeon is underweight, but according to Monroe County Animal Shelter, who h taken custody of Bob, it "looks pretty good" and has h a vet's examination. Todd is certain that in four to six weeks, he would be "bright as a button again", BBC reported. 

"He is a good pigeon and won two big races from France, but after all he's gone through, I won't be letting him race again,” owner remarked. After all support he has received, " thought of anything happening to him is too much," Todd said.

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