Charlestown Police say rescued barred owl is ‘making a strong recovery’

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — The Charlestown Police Department said a barred owl that was rescued earlier in the week is “making a strong recovery.”

Charlestown police discovered the owl in distress on Jan. 27 after receiving a call, and transported it to the Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island.

Since being rescued, police said the owl has received “expert care and rehabilitation” from the Congress of the Birds.

Charlestown police said the owl is expected to be brought back into the wilderness this weekend.

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