SMITHFIELD – Staff from the Johnston County Parks and Open Space Office along with the Public Information Office were out canoeing the Neuse River working on an upcoming video project this past Friday.
Halfway through the trip, the group spotted a barred owl hanging from a tree. Upon closer examination, staff realized that the owl was tangled up in fishing line and had likely been stuck for quite some time.
Thanks to some quick work and the trusty pocket knife of Parks and Open Space Grant Coordinator Austin Cross, the owl was safely removed from the tree and all of the fishing line was removed from its wings.
The team also pinged their location to a local owl rescue and conservation group so a specialist could come check on our fatigued, feathery friend.
I would love updates on this story.
What a very lucky owl to have been found and freed. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the staff of the Johnston County Parks and Open Space Office.
I love seeing good news for a change!
Now this is a story I really give a HOOT about. A happy end. Great to read. Good job to the rescuers.
This story made my day! There are good people out there –Thank you !