Injured owl found during Maria fire returns to wild

The owl was spotted walking on ashy ground and appearing confused in the community of Somis during the Maria fire last November.|
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CAMARILLO - An injured owl found by firefighters containing a Southern California wildfire has been returned to the wild after rehabilitation.

The Ventura County Fire Department says the owl, named Ram by the fire crew, was released Wednesday evening.

Ram was spotted walking on ashy ground and appearing confused in the community of Somis during the Maria fire last November.

Firefighter Caleb Amico wrapped the owl in his fire-resistant jacket and it was turned over to wildlife rehabilitation experts who found it had smoke inhalation and a broken bone.

After months of recovery, it was lofted into sky outside Camarillo and flew off down a country road.

‪“Ram” the owl who was rescued during the #MariaFire was released this evening. He has had a full recovery and will be finding his way home. “Safe flight Ram” says the Los Angeles Rams We are so happy to see our local resources working together to better everyone’s future. Camarillo wildlife rehabilitation worked on Ram ‬and helped him to a successful recovery. “It was a hoot to watch Ram fly away and listen to him talk as the sunset” Captain McGrath.

Posted by Ventura County Fire Department on Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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