Pigeon that survived journey from US to Australia now faces euthanasia

A racing pigeon that survived a 13,000 km (8000 mile) Pacific Ocean crossing from the US to Australia now faces being euthanized as a quarantine risk. The bird was discovered in Melbourne on Boxing Day, having had disappeared from a race in Oregon, US, on 29 October. The bird’s (nicknamed Joe) trip has attracted the attention of the notoriously strict Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.