Collapsed owl saved by soldiers 70 miles out at sea
Summary
A barn owl was rescued by British Army soldiers 70 miles out at sea during a race around Britain and Ireland. The soldiers cared for the tired owl until a lifeboat took it to a wildlife center for treatment.Key Facts
- The barn owl struggled to find a place to land and fell into the sea several times before collapsing on the soldiers' boat.
- The soldiers named the owl Little Reg and kept it safe and warm in a box.
- The bird was likely taken far out to sea by a fishing vessel before being found.
- Lifeboat crews met the soldiers near the Norfolk coast to transport the owl to land.
- The owl was taken to the East Winch Wildlife Centre for veterinary care.
- Rescue teams said the owl was dehydrated and thin but expected to recover.
- The lifeboat crew has experience rescuing various animals, not just people.
- The rescue was described as very rare and unlikely to have succeeded without help.
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