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Owl rescued from tree in Pasco County
A Pasco County Fire Rescue crew was able to swoop in and rescue an owl that got stuck between two tree trunks.
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Wesley Chapel animal rescue
What we know:
A Pasco County Fire Rescue crew responded to a call regarding an owl stuck between two tree trunks in the Lexington Oaks neighborhood of Wesley Chapel. Firefighters used a gentle approach to free the bird safely from the tight space.
The fire department released a statement noting their crews freed the animal without any lingering injuries. The department shared, "With gentle hands and a whole lot of heart, our firefighters were able to safely free the owl who quickly flew off unharmed, no worse for wear and hopefully a little wiser."
Pasco County emergency response
What we don't know:
It remains unknown how long the bird was trapped before someone spotted it and called for help.
The Source: Information for this story was collected from Storyful and Pasco County Fire Rescue.