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Hoo’s there? Winter Park firefighters rescue owl stuck in roof rack

Winter Park firefighters rescue owl Firefighters said a driver reported that an owl flew into the roof rack of their car as they were driving around midnight. (Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department)

WINTER PARK, Fla. — Winter Park firefighters responded to a hoot of a call Monday night.

Firefighters said a driver reported that an owl flew into the roof rack of their car as they were driving around midnight.

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Firefighters responded and safely freed the barred owl from the rack where it was stuck. They said once it was free, it quickly flew off and appeared to be OK.

“Quite certain that both motorist and owl were a little stunned by the whole experience, but just thankful we were able to help,” the department posted on Facebook.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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