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State trooper rescues owl hit by truck on I-215
Jan 4, 2022, 11:34 AM | Updated: 11:37 am
(UHP)
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — A member of the Utah Highway Patrol is being credited for going above and beyond to help an owl that was hit by a truck on Interstate 215 over the weekend.
Authorities said UHP Cpl. Cole located the owl Saturday night after it had been hit by an F-250 that was driving in the area.
Cope rescued the owl, gave him a name — Owlpacino — and took care of him for the night.
The next day, Cope loaded the owl into his cruiser and made the trip to take Owlpacino to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah in Ogden.
The center has treated over 31,000 animals since 2009, giving many a second chance at life in the wild.
“We hope Owlpacino makes a full recovery!” the UHP posted on Facebook.