{"id":747702,"date":"2025-03-17T09:41:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T09:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=747702"},"modified":"2025-06-03T13:04:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T13:04:35","slug":"only-in-batroun-a-pelican-and-lebanese-fisherman-become-besties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/747702\/only-in-batroun-a-pelican-and-lebanese-fisherman-become-besties\/","title":{"rendered":"Only in Batroun: A Pelican and Lebanese Fisherman Become Besties!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Batroun might be known for its crystalline waters and stunning seaside spots, but we think our new favorite attraction is this unexpected pairing: <strong>a pelican and Lebanese fisherman<\/strong> enjoying the weather. Only in Batroun will you find a pelican and Lebanese fisherman becoming best friends.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG_cW8UoQ7y\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-bajou3a-end-up-in-batroun\">How did Bajou3a end up in Batroun?<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Bajou3a sought refuge at the fisherman\u2019s port after she was injured and could no longer fly. It was there that she met Assal, a fisherman who spent his days caring for her.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Check out this adorable video of them together:<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAGTMlBsc9V\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The pelican has since become part of everyday life in Batroun. Locals and visitors alike have come to know her as a beloved figure, often spotted by the famous restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oysterseafood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oyster<\/a> eating fresh fish or happily strolling through the streets of Batroun.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_sO1t1sBRX\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DHF1brCoL8X\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Did you know that Bajou3a also made her acting debut on Ramadan series &#8220;Bel Dam&#8221;? Check her account as an extra in this scene from one of the recent episodes:<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DHQHmpQoJYp\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>If you need yet another reason to visit Batroun, then this is it. In case this article convinced you to plan a quick trip to the coastal city, make sure to browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/tag\/batroun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#Batroun<\/a> section and find all the must-visit spots and eateries.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Make sure to follow Bajou3a on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bajou3etelbatroun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,206,236) 41%,rgb(240,149,223) 99%);font-size:17px\"><strong>Enjoyed this read? 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