Albatross crash-lands in fierce storm

Published: 7:45PM Monday March 15, 2010 Source: NZPA

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A massive albatross is recovering at Wellington Zoo after crash-landing in last Friday's storm.

The female northern royal albatross - with a massive wingspan of more than 3m - was found injured in a Wainuiomata yard after the brief but powerful storm swept through Wellington.

The bird is being treated at Wellington Zoo's hospital, The Nest, and would be released "as soon as possible," a spokesman says.

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