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It's A Hoot: Police Help Rescue Owl Caught In Net In Westchester

Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department made a special save over the weekend, rescuing a pet owl that found itself in a precarious position after being caught in a net.

Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.

Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.

 Photo Credit: New Rochelle Police Officer Hung-Haw Chern
Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.

Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.

 Photo Credit: New Rochelle Police Officer Hung-Haw Chern
Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.

Police in New Rochelle helped rescue an owl that got caught in a net at Iona Prep.

 Photo Credit: New Rochelle Police Officer Hung-Haw Chern
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On Sunday, Aug. 11, officers from the department responded to the Iona Prep campus, where an owl got caught in a net on the school grounds and needed a helping hand to shake loose.

“Owl bet this majestic creature was relieved to see our officers today 🤣!!!,” New Rochelle PBA Vice President Liliana Sanchez posted on social media. “Our guys had a hoot untangling this poor bird from a net at Iona Prep. We’re glad to report that the owl appeared to be unharmed and flew away after the ordeal. Nice job fellas 👍🏻 🦉.” 

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