Missing Parrot Reunited With Owner In North Port: Police

Sarasota FL

28 May, 2021

9:54 AM

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NORTH PORT, FL — A North Port man was distraught when his beloved African Grey parrot, Sierra, flew out the window of their home Sunday. Thankfully, North Port police were able to reunite the pair three days later. In a video shared to Twitter, North Port police said the bird's owner Dan Barry was "heartbroken" when she disappeared. Three days after she flew the coop, Sierra was spotted about four miles from Barry's home by another North Port resident, Samuel Sahatoo, who flagged down North Port police Officer Tyler Ragauckas. Like what you're reading? Invite a friend to subscribe to free Sarasota newsletters and real-time email alerts. Another member of the agency, Sgt. Shannon Fortuno had seen Barry's Facebook post about his missing parrot and the department was able to reunite them. "The duo could not be happier," police said. Check out this video of Barry and Sierra's reunion and their duet of "If You're Happy and You Know It": BOLO FOR FEEL GOOD STORY. The North Port community comes together to reunite a lost pet. #imnotcryingyourecrying! pic.twitter.com/8A2CbbPMTm— North Port Police (@NorthPortPolice) May 27, 2021