Firefighters rescue macaw, seek owner

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Daytona Beach firefighters were asked to remove a blue and gold macaw from a tree at the Daytona Beach City Hall, Florida officials said.

The colorful bird caught the attention of passersby with its loud squawking from a 30-foot-tall tree, the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel reported Saturday.

Firefighter Anthony Russo climbed a ladder truck and coaxed the bird onto his hand, then slowly made his was down the ladder, said city spokeswoman Susan Cerbone said.

The bird, believed to be a pet, will remain at a fire station until the owner is located.