WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - Firefighters in Weston came to the rescue of an injured owl.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units from responded to a call from a local resident who reported an injured burrowing owl near the intersection of Weston Hills and Royal Palm Boulevards, Saturday evening.
The small bird was found with a damaged wing, likely from having being hit by a vehicle.
Crews gave the owl immediate care, then sent it to the South Florida Wildlife Center in Fort Lauderdale for treatment.
The burrowing owl is a protected species in Florida. It’s a rare sight because it nests in the ground instead of trees.
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