US Politics | Pigeon that flew to US back in the UK thanks to The Sun’s rescue mission
A PIGEON which flew to America by mistake was back in the UK last night thanks to a rescue mission led by The Sun. Feather-brained Bob flapped 4,000 miles to Alabama after taking a wrong turn in a 380-mile race. 
John Chapple for The US SunA pigeon which flew to America by mistake was back in the UK last night '/ ' 
John Chapple for The US SunFeather-brained bob was returned to owner Alan Todd thanks to a rescue mission led by The Sun '/ ' But now he is back with owner Alan Todd after we helped him make the transatlantic trip to collect him. Raising a pint to his feathered friend, he said: "It's fantastic. It's been some journey and Bob's had a rough ride, but he's healthy and has come through it unscathed. "Thanks to the team The Sun put together I was able to travel over to bring Bob back. "The support has been phenomenal. I think everyone has been inspired by Bob's story." READ MORE ON PIGEONS 
BLUNDER BIRD Racing pigeon takes wrong turn....and ends up 5,000 miles away in US Alan thought Bob was a goner when he went missing — but he turned up in retired preacher William Paschal's garden in Alabama. The bird was identified by his leg ring and was taken to an animal shelter to be cared for. Our team — including experts IAG Cargo, British Airways and feed additive supplier Anpario — helped Alan navigate the red tape involved in bringing a live animal into the UK. IAG Cargo \- the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) -even built a special "Welcome Home Bob" coop for him to travel in. Valerie Hadley, Products Manager at the global cargo firm, went the extra mile to help Bob and joined our team in Alabama. London-based Valerie said: "It's been a challenging undertaking; a lot of work has gone into this behind the scenes. "There was a lot of hurdles to overcome here in the US, but we got there in the end. "We at IAG Cargo move animals every day and we worked closely with multiple official sources and our partners at British Airways so that Bob could travel safely home." Most read in The US Sun LOVE STORY I'm a body language expert – how Kim Kardashian really feels about Pete FEAR THE PEEPER Chilling update on hidden cameras that captured 21k videos of rental guests KEEPING SECRETS Kourtney Kardashian shows bare belly after dropping hints she's pregnant INKED UP Kim looks unrecognizable with tattoos like Pete amid rumors they have split BAD BREAK Kim & Pete to spend MORE time apart amid rumors she's back with Kanye NICE & YEEZY Kim Kardashian shares ANOTHER hint she's back with Kanye West Sarah Osborne, of Anpario, added: "Bob's story really resonated with us, it's been a pleasure supporting Alan who I am sure will be enjoying a celebratory pint… it's great to see Bob back." Alan, of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, collected Bob from the animal hospital on Monday. He said: "When we took him, one of the staff was almost in tears. She said, 'We're going to really miss him'. ...It was very emotional." Mr Paschal, 89, added: "This is the Lord's work." 
John Chapple for The US SunBob is back with owner Allan after we helped him make the transatlantic trip to collect him '/ ' 
John Chapple for The US SunOur team helped Alan navigate the red tape involved in bringing a live animal into the UK '/ ' 
John Chapple for The US SunBob flapped 4,000 miles to Alabama Alabama after taking a wrong turn in a 380-mile race '/ '
John Chapple for The US SunA pigeon which flew to America by mistake was back in the UK last night '/ ' John Chapple for The US SunFeather-brained bob was returned to owner Alan Todd thanks to a rescue mission led by The Sun '/ ' But now he is back with owner Alan Todd after we helped him make the transatlantic trip to collect him. Raising a pint to his feathered friend, he said: "It's fantastic. It's been some journey and Bob's had a rough ride, but he's healthy and has come through it unscathed. "Thanks to the team The Sun put together I was able to travel over to bring Bob back. "The support has been phenomenal. I think everyone has been inspired by Bob's story." READ MORE ON PIGEONS BLUNDER BIRD Racing pigeon takes wrong turn....and ends up 5,000 miles away in US Alan thought Bob was a goner when he went missing — but he turned up in retired preacher William Paschal's garden in Alabama. The bird was identified by his leg ring and was taken to an animal shelter to be cared for. Our team — including experts IAG Cargo, British Airways and feed additive supplier Anpario — helped Alan navigate the red tape involved in bringing a live animal into the UK. IAG Cargo \- the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) -even built a special "Welcome Home Bob" coop for him to travel in. Valerie Hadley, Products Manager at the global cargo firm, went the extra mile to help Bob and joined our team in Alabama. London-based Valerie said: "It's been a challenging undertaking; a lot of work has gone into this behind the scenes. "There was a lot of hurdles to overcome here in the US, but we got there in the end. "We at IAG Cargo move animals every day and we worked closely with multiple official sources and our partners at British Airways so that Bob could travel safely home." Most read in The US Sun LOVE STORY I'm a body language expert – how Kim Kardashian really feels about Pete FEAR THE PEEPER Chilling update on hidden cameras that captured 21k videos of rental guests KEEPING SECRETS Kourtney Kardashian shows bare belly after dropping hints she's pregnant INKED UP Kim looks unrecognizable with tattoos like Pete amid rumors they have split BAD BREAK Kim & Pete to spend MORE time apart amid rumors she's back with Kanye NICE & YEEZY Kim Kardashian shares ANOTHER hint she's back with Kanye West Sarah Osborne, of Anpario, added: "Bob's story really resonated with us, it's been a pleasure supporting Alan who I am sure will be enjoying a celebratory pint… it's great to see Bob back." Alan, of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, collected Bob from the animal hospital on Monday. He said: "When we took him, one of the staff was almost in tears. She said, 'We're going to really miss him'. ...It was very emotional." Mr Paschal, 89, added: "This is the Lord's work." John Chapple for The US SunBob is back with owner Allan after we helped him make the transatlantic trip to collect him '/ ' John Chapple for The US SunOur team helped Alan navigate the red tape involved in bringing a live animal into the UK '/ ' John Chapple for The US SunBob flapped 4,000 miles to Alabama Alabama after taking a wrong turn in a 380-mile race '/ '
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