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Peacock retrieved from Knightdale Target

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Friday, May 25, 2018
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The Target in Knightdale got an unexpected visitor Friday morning.

Apparently, a peacock wanted to do some shopping.

Wake County Animal Control responded and retrieved the pheasant.

The peacock is now on the way to The Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary and Rescue.

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