CLEVELAND — An owl was rescued by a Westlake animal control officer after being hit by a car on Thursday, police said.
According to a social media post from the Westlake Police Department, a great horned owl was struck by a car on I-90. The department says an animal control officer with the department rescued the owl from the grill of an SUV.
The police department added that the owl was evaluated by the Lake Erie Nature Center. He was given a clean bill of health before being released back into the wild.
The Westlake Police Department released photos of Animal Control Officer Wang holding the owl he saved. You can see the photos below.
Westlake animal control officer rescues owl who was hit by car
MORE ON WKYC
- Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise
- Yes, it's possible for pets to get bird flu. Here are the symptoms to watch out for
- U.S. News & World Report releases lists of top high schools in Ohio: See which Northeast Ohio schools are in the top 50
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game 3: How to watch NBA Playoffs, preview, point spread
- Ohio nurses rally for change as hospitals face staffing shortage