Great horned owl ‘in good spirits’ after being hit by car in Boulder
DENVER (KDVR) — The Boulder Police Department said a great horned owl seemed to be “in good spirits” after she was hit by a car and rescued.
Police said a member of the community called for help Friday afternoon. Officers think she was likely flying low looking for a snack when she was struck.
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Animal protection officers responded and safely caught the owl then took her to get checked out at Birds of Prey, a nonprofit organization that takes in injured and orphaned birds for rehabilitation and eventually a safe release.
The Boulder Police Department said a great horned owl seemed to be “in good spirits” after she was hit by a car and rescued. (Boulder Police Department) The Boulder Police Department said a great horned owl seemed to be “in good spirits” after she was hit by a car and rescued. (Boulder Police Department)
Based on her fluffy feathers, BPD said officers believe she is an adolescent owl.
“We hope she recovers quickly and we’re thankful a community member called us to help,” the department said in a post on X.
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