British Army sailors rescue bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles out to sea
Summary
A British Army sailing crew rescued a tired barn owl stranded 70 nautical miles out at sea while competing in a long sailing race around Britain and Ireland. The sailors cared for the bird before handing it over to wildlife experts during the race.Key Facts
- The barn owl was found 70 nautical miles from the shore during the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race.
- The sailing crew is part of the British Army and was racing on the boat Fujitsu British Soldier.
- The owl struggled to land on the boat and fell into the sea three times before resting on deck.
- The crew named the rescued bird “Little Reg” and later “Little Regina.”
- Multiple wildlife agencies helped coordinate the rescue and took the owl to a wildlife center.
- The race covers 1,805 nautical miles around Britain and Ireland.
- The crew continued the race after rescuing and caring for the owl.
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