Naina Salian, a 42-year-old woman, was reunited with her beloved African Grey parrot, Coco, on July 11 after the bird went missing nearly a month ago. The reunion was made possible by the keen eye of Milan Gala, a 56-year-old builder from Borivli, who spotted Coco’s picture on a WhatsApp group for their society.

Salian, a devoted pet owner, had raised Coco since the parrot was just a fledgling. Devastated by Coco’s disappearance on June 12, Salian reached out to mid-day to appeal for help in finding her feathered companion. The news quickly spread, capturing the attention of animal lovers across the region.