Owl hit and caught in SUV survives

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From http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/saskatchewan/owl-hit-and-caught-in-suv-survives-1.4468624


Megan Lawrence, director with wildlife rehabilitation centre Salthaven West, responded Thursday to the report of a snowy owl hit by a vehicle south of Regina. While at first things were looking touch-and-go for the bird dubbed Tahoe, his condition has since improved. (Submitted by Salthaven West )

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdVf7hRneDR/?taken-by=salthavenwest


Salthaven West shared pictures of the snowy owl that was caught in the grille of a Tahoe, with people sending wishes for his speedy recovery. (Salthaven West/Instagram)

Owl hit and caught in SUV survives
Salthaven West rescues bird, which is recovering from wing and head injury

CBC News
December 30, 2017

Tahoe, the snowy owl, got his moniker with a bang, one so strong it caught him in the vehicle for which he's been dubbed.

Salthaven West, a Regina wildlife rehabilitation centre, often responds to reports of injured animals, but Thursday night's call was different from the norm, according to director Megan Lawrence.

"It's definitely common that owls and other wildlife get hit by vehicles, but this is the first time we've ever attended where one's still been stuck inside the vehicle after being hit," she said.

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[democratisphere]

1. Beautiful lucky bird!

Hope the owl's health continues to improve.

[2naSalit]

2. Lucky bird.

[shenmue]

3. In Canada, even the birdees have health care