Lost Parakeet Tells Cops His Address

... and is returned to his home in Tokyo
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted May 3, 2012 2:52 PM CDT
Updated May 6, 2012 10:01 AM CDT

Police near Tokyo were stumped about how to go about finding the home of a lost parakeet—until the bird opened his mouth and told them his address, reports AFP. Turns out the owner had lost a previous parakeet because it flew away, so she made a point to teach the new one their numbered street address. Piko-chan is now home safe and sound. (Read more strange stuff stories.)

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