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For Immediate Release
June 22, 2008
Gallery Fire threatens Eight Endangered California Condors
EVACUATION IN PROGRESS
At the Ventana Wildlife Society's condor release site in remote Big Sur, seven juvenile condors and one adult await rescue from their holding pen. These birds are part of a condor reintroduction program administrated by the Ventana Wildlife Society. Since the mandatory evacuation of Partington Ridge and Coast Road, the fire has forced closure of Highway 1 and all road access to the facility. The only other option is to helicopter the birds out. The U. S. Coast Guard has been contacted to assist.
The Gallery Fire, first reported Saturday June 21 around 1:00 PM, started in the Torre Canyon area south of Grimes Point, east of Hwy 1 in Big Sur. Lightening is the suspected cause.
CONTACT:
Kelly Sorenson
Executive Director
Ventana Wildlife Society
831-455-9514