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Story summary
- On December 8, 2025, John Picone, a retired surgeon, rescued a loon stranded on East Pond, Smithfield, Maine.
- He calmed the bird and nudged the loon to shore with help from skaters after contacting Avian Haven.
- Ann Dorney, a volunteer, transported the loon to Avian Haven.
- Initial exams at Avian Haven showed possible frostbite and no high lead levels.
- The loon is now safe and receiving care.
