By John Smith • Published: 17 Aug 2017 • 16:15
DRIVERS on a major road in Huesca thought that they had spotted a brand new type of speed camera at the side of the road.
Instead, it turned out to be a tired and disorientated griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) which had stopped for a potentially dangerous rest.
Officers of the Guardia Civil kept an eye on the bird, warning motorists of its presence before it was able to recover and fly off.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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