Published 15:42 IST, August 16th 2020

Owl rescued after getting caught in kite string, netizens praise first responders

In a ‘unique’ mission, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department saved an owl, who was dangling from the street light with a kite line caught around its wing.

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In a ‘unique rescue’ mission, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department saved an owl, who was dangling from street light with a kite line caught around its wing. While taking to Facebook, Pleasanton Police Department and Fire Department informed that with help of ‘watchful eyes’ of residents ‘poor guy’ was rescued and n taken to Lindsay Wildlife Experience for a check-up. detailed story shared along with ims reported that owl was doing ‘ok’ despite a rough night. 

Pleasanton Police department, in caption, wrote, “‘Owl’ It takes is teamwork... We appreciate our residents for keeping a watchful eye on ir neighbourhood! This morning, y spotted an owl dangling from street light with a kite line caught around its wing. Our friends from Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department rescued poor guy, and w, our animal services officer is giving it a ride to Lindsay Wildlife Experience for a checkup”. 

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Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, on or hand, said, “Engine 94 responded to a unique rescue this morning, an owl tangled in kite string hanging from a lamp post. E94 was able to free owl and get it in for a check-up. We are pleased to report owl is doing OK despite a rough night!”

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Netizens praise rescue team 

Since shared, Facebook users flooded comment section with praises for officials who rescued animal. Both posts received hundreds of likes and reactions. While one internet user wrote, "You guys are amazing,” ar added, “Thank you thank you thank you everyone involved in saving this beautiful creature!!!!!!!!!! Owls are my favourite bird- heartbreaking to see it dangling re hope it will be ok and able to fly again”. “First Responders ROCK & thanx so much for rescuing this owl & setting it free,” added ar. 

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15:42 IST, August 16th 2020