A cheeky shoplifting pelican has been spotted sneaking into a supermarket to snatch some snacks.
The bird was seen lurking outside the store before slipping through the doors for a quick treat.
A number of reports claimed the winged suspect was hanging around the area searching for handouts.
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However, local law prohibits anyone from feeding these birds due to making survival ‘complicated’.
That was before it decided to take matters into its own wings and jump into a supermarket.
The hilarious clip taken at Publix, Manatee Beach, Florida, racked up a whopping 103,000 views, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Fortunately, a good samaritan put the pelican in a box and took it to a local wildlife centre.
“This guy was wandering around Manatee Beach looking for a handout, following people around,” a spokesperson for Wildlife, Inc Education & Rehabilitation Centre said.
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“He was chased away, but then found himself in a Publix where he decided to give it another shot.
“Eventually he was put into a box and brought to us.
“He’s a young pelican, with no issues flying, but had probably continuously been fed by humans which is why it was seeking out people for food.
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“Remember that feeding pelicans is prohibited by law and will only make survival more complicated for them as they become reliant on humans for food.”
Viewers were left in stitches by the footage.
One person said: “The temperature feels better inside, he’s no fool.”
Another person added: “Bro said he needed to get the milk.”
One other person said: “He’s going straight to seafood department.”
Another person said: “Clearly fed by humans.”
One person added: “At least point him to the seafood section.”
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