Jun 07, 2023

Kansas game warden, sheriff rescue Great Horned Owl chick

Posted Jun 07, 2023 10:20 AM
Photo Lane Co. Sheriff
Photo Lane Co. Sheriff

LANE COUNTY —On Tuesday, Kansas Game Warden Angie Reisch asked the Lane County Sheriff's office for help with a Great Horned Owl chick, according to a social media report.

The owl had decided to leave the tree a little early, and was at risk of being injured by dogs or vehicles.

The rehab facility advised her to try to put the owl back in the tree by the nest. Because of the height, Kansas Municipal Energy Agency was called. Steven Porter put on the animal gloves and secured the Apex Predator (cute baby wrapped in it's blanket).

He maneuvered the bucket hight up into the nesting tree and gently placed the Owl chick as close to the nest as possible. The Lane County Sheriff's office thanked KMEA, and Steven Porter for their assistance with this Owl family.