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It turned out that the herring gull had somehow managed to get himself covered in turmeric and curry spices – which also explained the smell.
“It was all over his feathers, preventing him from flying properly. We have no idea how he got into this predicament but thankfully, apart from the vibrant colour and pungent smell, he was healthy,” the hospital posted in a viral update.