In Smolensk, Russia, firefighters went beyond the typical animal rescue scenario when they found an injured Ural owl outside their fire station gates on Monday morning. The owl, with a damaged wing, was under attack by crows. The firefighters promptly intervened, rescuing the distressed bird from the crows and providing warmth and nourishment.

Following the rescue, the Ural owl was transported to a veterinarian for an x-ray and additional care. The next step involves sending the owl to a wild bird rehabilitation and reintroduction center, as stated by Smolensk’s emergency services.

Natalia Arbuzova, a press officer interviewed by Russian state media, recounted the incident. She explained how the firefighters noticed the motionless owl with an injured wing being pecked by crows at 10:00 local time. The firefighters acted swiftly, driving away the crows, placing the owl on a shovel, and bringing it inside the station. To protect the owl from light sensitivity, it was kept in a dark box and provided with nourishment.

The bird is anticipated to recover well, but it will remain at the vet’s until it is ready to be transferred to the rehabilitation center, Arbuzova added.

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