De Mortel - Netherlands

[bev.]

I agree Allison. Y Our translation was better than the one I did at BCATW  They have been very careful in rehabilitation of S2. Maybe because I am familiar with the works of the falconers, I understand , their cautiousness. Others may have continued with her training, but they know better. Well done , to all volunteers adn those invoved with her rehab.

I will keep S2 and them in my prayers

[Kris G.]

I think the care of S2 by all has been excellent -surgery, rehab, etc.  I want her release to be successful with no harm coming to her and I will keep her in my prayers. Thanks for the update, Alison!

[Donna]

I believe with all my heart that they did the best for S2. Some places would just put her down. I respect all who were involved with this decision to give her a second chance at life. They all did an awesome job. Thank you Alison for your great translations. I wish them the best with S2 and to S2 herself. It's been one heck of a year and the puzzle is almost finished. Thank you all!

[MAK]

I think a good job has been done from day 1 for S2.  I admire their dedication and devotion to her. Thanks Alison! 

[AlisonL]

I think they have done so much for S2; she has come so far, and she would have had no chance without the delicate surgery the veterinarians performed and the excellent care she has received. I think it is sad that some people have negative feelings about the further delay of a few weeks before she is released.

The Dutch version of the update I posted yesterday has already been removed from the VWG Gemert site.

[birdmusic]

Just got word on BCAW that S2 died on Friday.  No word yet on how it happened.  I am speechless.

[Donna]

Just got word on BCAW that S2 died on Friday.  No word yet on how it happened.  I am speechless.

NO WAY!!!  OMG, after all this?? How awful. 

[carly]

So close...fly free sweet lady...you will never be forgotten 

[MAK]

Noooooooo!!!!!!   

[Kris G.]

I'm heartbroken-after all she went through to get this far. So sad for her and all the people who did everything in their power to get her back flying in the wild again. Fly high and free, S2, you'll never be forgotten. 

[Annette]

OH NO!   

[MAK]

It has been reported on BCAW that S2 died from an infestation of fly larvae.
From Ruud Stam: Part of the explanation of the Veterinarian:
During the autopsy, which was performed on S2 is found that this is deceased to an invasion of maggots or fly larvae, called myiasis. The larvae feed at a certain stage of their life with dead or living tissue of a host. Maggots usually live in cadavers, but can also invade viable tissue, mainly through an open wound. An adult fly lays eggs on the scene, after which shortly after laying hatching. Under ideal conditions, the eggs hatch within a few hours and the larvae through the skin towards the abdomen go. They cause massive tissue destruction. This can result in death within 24-48 hours.

She will forever be in our hearts!  

[Donna]

Are you serious?    That just makes it worse!

[Donna]

I have started a candle for S2!   

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=%3C3%20S2 Please light one for her. 

[jeanne]

Oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!!  How could this have happened to that sweet baby?