Utah Owl Rescued from Concrete Mixer, Set for Release After Recovery
An owl was rescued in Utah after being found partially encased in concrete inside a cement mixer. Sanctuary workers cleaned the bird, which is now recovering and expected to fly free.
Overview
An owl was discovered partially encased in concrete within a cement mixer in southwestern Utah, prompting an urgent rescue effort by local authorities.
Animal sanctuary workers undertook a meticulous cleaning process, using toothbrushes and dish soap over several days to carefully remove the hardened concrete from the owl's feathers.
Following the initial rescue and cleaning, the owl began its recovery, demonstrating its ability to fly again approximately two weeks after the incident.
The rescued owl is currently recuperating in an aviary, where it continues to regain strength and health under the care of sanctuary staff.
Sanctuary officials will release the owl into the wild only after it sheds damaged feathers and can fly silently, ensuring its full recovery and survival.
Analysis
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FAQ
The article does not specify exactly how the owl entered the concrete mixer, but it was discovered partially encased in concrete inside the mixer at the Black Desert Resort in southwestern Utah.
Sanctuary workers performed a 20-minute daily bath under anesthesia, using toothbrushes and dish soap over several days to carefully remove the hardened concrete from the owl's feathers, face, chest, and wing.
The owl will remain in sanctuary care until spring or summer, when molting is expected to occur and it can resume silent flight, ensuring it is fully recovered before release.
The rescued owl is a great-horned owl, estimated to be a juvenile male born earlier this year.
According to sanctuary staff, this was the first time they had seen an owl fall into a concrete mixer in their 40-year history, and other wildlife rehabilitators had not heard of a similar case either.
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