Maine State Trooper Rescues Barred Owl on I-95 in Fairfield

A Maine State Trooper rescued a Barred Owl on the Interstate in Fairfield on Monday night.

Injured Barred Owl Rescued on I-95 in Fairfield

Trooper Samuel Tlumac was helping a motorist around 9:30 pm when he saw the injured owl in the middle of the roadway on I-95 southbound.

Owl Transported to Warden Service Headquarters

The Barred Owl was taken to the Warden Service Headquarters in Sidney in an animal carrier to get treatment and care.

Avian Rehabilitation Center

A state biologist will examine the owl which may need to go to an avian rehabilitation center. Information about the extent of the owl’s injuries were not released.

Photos of the Owl and Trooper

Take a look at the photos with the Barred Owl and Trooper Tlumac. They are truly unique. You don’t see pictures like that.

News Updates

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