While preparing for work, you often expect a routine day, but sometimes unexpected events can unfold. A service plumber named Trevor Hayes was on his way to a customer’s home when he spotted a feathery brown ball near a garage two houses down. Curious, he approached for a closer look and was astonished by what he found.
Strange Discovery
Initially unsure of what he was seeing, Hayes was shocked when the brown ball turned to look at him, indicating that it needed help. “It was just staring at me and didn’t look like it was doing good,” he shared with The Dodo. Recognizing it as an owl, he was bewildered by its presence in broad daylight, especially lying on the ground in front of a garage. Thinking the owl might just be disoriented, Hayes went about his plumbing work, only to return later and find that the owl was still there, leaving him heartbroken.
Feeling compelled to act, Hayes knocked on the homeowner’s door but received no response. Determined to ensure the owl got help, he reached out to RAPTOR Inc., a bird rehabilitation center in Milford, Ohio. The staff provided Hayes with detailed instructions on how to safely capture the vulnerable creature.
Rescue Mission
Equipped with a box, thick gloves, and a drop cloth, Hayes returned and gently placed the owl inside the box. Soon, the bird was comfortably nestled and on its way to RAPTOR Inc., where the staff welcomed them with open arms and ensured the owl received exceptional care to facilitate its recovery.
Hayes later learned from the staff that the owl was doing remarkably well and was eventually moved to a larger enclosure at the rescue center. The beautiful bird is expected to be released back into the wild soon. Everyone is thrilled at the thought of this remarkable owl taking to the night sky again, ready to live life to the fullest.
