Updated: Owl Recovering After Rescue From Tangled Fishing Line

January 30, 2018

A barred owl — better known as a hoot owl — rescued near Century Saturday is recovering from his injuries.

The owl was hanging by a wing that was tangled in fishing line at Salter’s Lake. After being rescued by a group of local residents, the owl was picked up by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and transported to the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida.

Wildlife Sanctuary Director Dorothy Kaufmann said Monday afternoon that the owl was examined by Dr. Tommy Knight at the Westside Animal Clinic. She said the biggest concern right now is the left wing tip from which the owl was dangling.

“We will see how things heal over the next six to seven days,” Kaufmann said. “The shoulder will also be a time situation to see how much he can recover the range of motion.”

The owl was rescued by local duck hunters Ben Preston and Lakelynn Parker…click here to read more.

Photos by Ross Daughdrill and Tammy Parker for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Updated: Owl Recovering After Rescue From Tangled Fishing Line”

  1. Whisperjet on January 31st, 2018 7:28 am

    Thanks William for this update..you guys do a great service for our community..Thanks again.
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  2. AJ on January 31st, 2018 5:43 am

    Thank goodness for those young duck hunters who took the time and compassion to rescue this owl!

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