Collapsed owl saved by soldiers 70 miles out at sea
A group of British soldiers participating in an offshore race rescued a collapsed barn owl 70 miles out at sea. The bird was safely transported to land with the assistance of the Caister Independent Lifeboat.
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Image source, British Soldier Crew Image caption, The crew said the barn owl attempted to land several times before collapsing on deck
A barn owl was rescued by a group of soldiers after it was seen struggling 70 miles from shore.
After falling into the sea on several occasions, the bird "collapsed" on a boat filled with members of the British Army taking part in a race around Britain and Ireland.
The crew looked after it until the Caister Independent Lifeboat met the soldiers off the Norfolk coast and transported the owl to land.
Mark Petherbridge, a member of the Army Offshore Racing Team, said: "It's been a tough 24 hours for him; it's not the most comfortable boat to be on, but he's doing well, and hopefully he gets the help he needs now."
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