Adair Witmer and her family were getting into their car, ready to leave their cottage in Falls, Pennsylvania, when something completely unexpected happened, changing their plans at least for a little while.
Ashley, Witmer’s daughter, was shocked when she noticed a strange lump in the middle of the road ahead.
Worried that it might be someone who needed help, Ashley immediately alerted her family. She asked them to have a look and help her identify the mysterious bump that was facing them.
The family turned their heads in the direction in which Ashley pointed and were left in disbelief when they realized what it really was.
A Surprising Visitor
The visitor that took them by surprise was a great horned owl.
Although the bird seemed equally surprised to see them, it didn’t run away. It was sitting in the road, most likely feeling scared and worried.
“We couldn’t believe it,” Witmer told The Dodo.
Since it was daytime, the Pennsylvania family realized that something must be wrong with the owl.
The compassionate family decided to help the owl, and Christine, Witmer’s daughter, reached out to the local game commission, asking for their assistance.
The neighbors joined the Witmer family, determined to help secure the bird. The kind people gently covered the owl with a blanket and put it in a carrier.
Although at that moment the owl didn’t know it, it was safe from all harm.
Once the game commission officer arrived at the address, he checked the owl and moved it to a secure container.
The officer assumed that the bird was young and that it couldn’t yet fly because it was not strong enough. He took the owl to the commission’s animal shelter so that it could relax and recover.
The Owl Gets All The Care It Needs
Once the majestic bird reaches full health, it will be released back to the wild where it belongs.
Witmer and her family are happy because the owl is alright.
“We were relieved, to be sure!” Witmer added.
Fortunately, the great horned owl was lucky enough to meet the kind family who helped her find safety.
The bird no longer feels afraid. It has all the care that it needs.
From a scared and confused owl who couldn’t walk, to a calm bird with a bright future ahead.
This story is a beautiful reminder of how human compassion can help save a precious life. Let’s always be there for all the defenseless animals who need our help.