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Pet Parrot Returns Home, Surviving 24 Hours in Frigid Cold

Roonah the pet parrot survived a day and a night in the cold only to be found a few doors down from her home.

Peter Silverman and his wife were reunited with their pet parrot, Roonah, after she escaped into Monday's frigid temperatures and survived a day and a night, according to CBS Local.

Silverman's mail carrier found the bird cowering on a porch about half a block way, CBS Local reports
He and his wife posted a note on Patch Monday, asking readers to help look for Roonah
"Two thumbs up to the alert Postal Carrier," wrote commenter S. 

"
Yay...it's back with its owner! Give it kisseeees!" wrote commenter Dan.

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