Animal Rescue Team Rushes to Save Great Horned Owl Who Was Drowning in a Swimming Pool
It can be so easy to get used to the animals in your neck of the woods that you almost don't notice when they're nearby. Whether it's a bird who's always foraging in your yard or an outdoor cat who wanders, these critters have a way of blending in.
Thankfully, someone noticed the great horned owl who (or should we say 'hoo') fell into a pool in Long Island, New York. They called Strong Island Animal Rescue League and their president Frankie Floridia, who rescued the bird just in time.
What a save! It's such a relief that the animal rescuers were able to get to the bird before it drowned, but relief quickly morphed into confusion as people began questioning the scene.
One commenter named Joanne asked, "The people were unable to lift it out of the pool with their net?" Perhaps they didn't have one that was big enough to hold the large bird! There are so many scenarios which could've taken place, but it's disheartening to see viewers questioning the authenticity of the rescue as a whole.
In response to the barrage of negative and questioning comments, the Strong Island Animal Rescue League shared a recent HuffPost news article on their Facebook page while addressing the concerns.
They said, "The homeowners were actually super nice caring people. Many people have phobias and fears of wildlife and sometimes for good reason. No need to bash good people who made the call for help, more than a lot of other people do." That's a great point! The whole story may not have been shown in the video, and that's okay. The important thing is that this owl is safe and in expert veterinary care.
As News12 Long Island reports, the wild owl is staying at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown following the incident. This is the same nature center that alerted the rescue to the owl's situation, so it's only fitting that they get to oversee the rescued owl's recovery, too.
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