Published 19:46 IST, November 21st 2020
Owl found on Christmas tree becomes internet sensation, netizens say 'gift from nature'
In a strange incident, a tiny dehydrated and hungry owl was found in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. He was termed ‘Rockefeller’.
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In a strange incident, a tiny dehydrated and hungry owl was found in branches of Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. He was termed ‘Rockefeller’ and was discovered by a worker while he was towering a christmas tree in Manhattan. As per reports by AP, bird was taken to Ravensbeard Wildlife Center in Hudson Valley, where he will be taken care of so that he gets back to rmal and becomes healthy.
Tale of 'Rockefeller Owl'
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took to its official Facebook handle and shared strange tale of owl along with few pictures. According to caption of post, a worker at Wildlife Center received a call from a stranger asking if y take owls for rehabilitation. When worker said yes, reply came, “OK, I'll call back when my husband comes home, he’s got baby owl in a box tucked in for long ride”. It was n when centre worker asked as to where owl was found.
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According to reports by AP, Director Ellen Kalish said, “I just want to make sure he’s well-fed before he goes. He was a little on thin side when he came in. He probably hn’t eaten in a number of days. So I just want to make sure that he’s at his best weight and health, and n he goes". At centre, owl was given fluids and mice. caption says, “It h been three days since he ate or drank anything. So far so good, his eyes are bright and seems relatively in good condition with all he’s been through. Once he checks in with vet and gets a clean bill of health, he’ll be released to continue on his wild and wonderful journey”.
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On reing tale of owl, netizens bombarded comment section. "Hope this little sweeart finds her way home but it is really too b that y h to chop her home down just for some silly trition. And I'm speaking as someone who both loves Christmas trition and is a New Yorker. It is remarkable she survived journey. I just don't see why y don't make a in plaza and plant a tree and let it grow and be re always and use that as living Christmas tree", wrote one Facebook user. Giving an idea, ar person wrote, "Put its im on a post stamp. Use money to support protection of our wildlife!".
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(Im Credits: Facebook/RavensbeardWildlifeCenter)
19:48 IST, November 21st 2020