A resident of the municipality of Motul, in the state of Yucatán, Mexico, encountered an unexpected visitor in his yard: a carrier pigeon with a Cuban identification ring that had apparently traveled over 2,000 kilometers to arrive there.
The Mexican, intrigued by the bird, immediately offered it water and food, but it was what he found on the pigeon’s feet that sparked his curiosity, reported ImpactoVisión Noticias on their Facebook profile.
The dove had two rings, one yellow and the other black, in addition to a small code inscribed on its left leg, accompanied by what appeared to be an identification microchip.
The most surprising thing was that one of the rings indicated that the dove came from Cuba and bore the date 2024, suggesting that the messenger was in the midst of carrying out a mission.
Despite his curiosity, the neighbor chose not to intervene in the fate of the pigeon, hoping that the bird could continue its journey and deliver the message to its final destination.
The publication does not provide further details about the "message" hidden in its leg, nor does it indicate whether the bird continued its journey or stayed in the location.
In the comments section, many people noted that the dove had decided to escape from the failed Cuban communism.
Esther María Rodríguez Rondón stated, "She managed to do what many Cubans long for: escape from misery, hunger, pestilence, and diseases."
For her part, the internet user Yalí Delgado Cuesta noted: “The poor thing, she also emigrated. In Mexico, they are free and well-fed.”
"Even the animals are seeking improvement, blessings for her, how I wish I had wings," noted Ilien Carrión Vázquez.
In April, a messenger pigeon from Cuba, showing signs of exhaustion and very thin, was captured in the Kendall area of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Rubén Martínez published a series of videos in the Facebook group "La Paloma Emigrante," documenting the bird from the moment it was captured until it showed signs of recovery.
Recently, a pigeon named Otani captured attention at the Pigeon Championship in Camagüey by returning to his loft in record time, outpacing all other competitors in the event.
"You're incredible, man! It's a stallion! It's a beast!" exclaims Reinier Veloz, a passionate breeder from Camagüey, known for his dedication as he trains and watches over his pigeons while observing the sky.
Veloz ran euphorically across the roof of his house to welcome his winning pigeon, a moment that has captured the attention of many.
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