Florida deputy saves injured sandhill crane: See the photos

Photo: Flagler County Sheriff's Office

A Flagler County deputy rescued an injured sandhill crane on Tuesday morning, according to a social media post. 

In the morning, a deputy found the sandhill crane near State Road 100 and Landing Boulevard in Palm Coast. 

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According to Flagler County Sheriff's Office, the bird apparently hurt its leg. The deputy transported the bird to a veterinary clinic and then to a wildlife coalition for care. 

"Serving all of Flagler County, even the animals!" the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook.