MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A U.S. Coast Guard crew based in Miami Beach rescued a brown booby, a large tropical seabird known for its incredible diving skills.

Officials said the bird was seen close to shore, which is rare for the species.

After two weeks of rehabilitation at a local wildlife rescue organization, it was released back to sea.

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