Parrots lost in WV's Eastern Panhandle
Description
I’m Emily Carter, and these two parrots are my constant sunshine. On Tuesday at 6:15 p.m., the back door slipped and my two parrots dashed out into the cool evening. They’re bright green with blue patches on their wings, and one has a small yellow patch on the belly. They’ve lived with me for years, and I’m terrified they’ll get lost or frightened out there. I chased after them along the sidewalks toward the Martinsburg Amtrak station, shouting their names as the sun dipped behind the Blue Ridge. The streets were busy, and the wind carried their calls away. I’m heartbroken and hopeful someone nearby might have seen them between downtown and the river, near the Amtrak station, and can help bring them home.
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