On a warm summer afternoon in El Dorado County, California, a group of friends gathered for a pool party to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Everything was going perfectly until someone made a startling discovery.

When one guest lifted the lid of the pool filter, they spotted something unusual inside. Peering closer, they realized a living creature was trapped and struggling.

Stunned by the sight, the partygoers decided not to intervene on their own. Instead, they quickly contacted local rescuers for professional help.

A Feathered Surprise

As soon as Sierra Wildlife Rescue (SWR) in Diamond Springs, California, received the distress call, one of their rescuers immediately headed to the scene.

When he arrived and carefully opened the filter lid, the mystery was solved.

A red-shouldered

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