Newport Beach duck that had arrow shot through neck set to be released from animal hospital Friday

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A duck shot with a crossbow is set to be released Friday after undergoing two surgeries to repair damage done to its neck and cheek.

The injured duck was first spotted just over a month ago near a lake in Newport Beach.
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The duck was then captured and the arrow through its neck and cheek was removed.

The duck has spent 29 days in the animal hospital recovering.
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Doctors say the arrow narrowly missed doing major damage.