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Petros the Pelican is a local legend and beloved mascot of the island of Mykonos.
Rescued and adopted by a Myconian fisherman in 1958, the pelican fast became a stalwart of the local community, joining local fishermen as they sat at local cafés and wandering around the fishing harbor getting fishy treats from everyone. The docile bird became a living mascot and was drawn, painted, and sketched by local artists, and made his way onto souvenirs and hotel and restaurant brands. The happy pelican died in 1985 and is remembered by the many pelicans that now call the island home.
Petros the Pelican, Mykonos Town, 846 00, Greece
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