June 30 (UPI) -- An escaped pet owl in Britain was reunited with his owner three days later when the avian was rescued from a TV antenna. RSPCA inspector Natalie Perehovsky responded Wednesday to a property in Bentilee where an owl was reported in distress. Advertisement Perehovsky said the owl was caught on a TV antenna on top of the home. "When I arrived at the property it was immediately clear that I would require the assistance of our colleagues at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service as the owl was far too high for me to be able to reach on my own, without their specialist equipment," Perehovsky told the Stoke Sentinel. Firefighters arrived on the scene and used an aerial ladder platform to reach the owl. "Firefighters worked as quickly as possible to free the owl and bring it to safety," Crew Manager Darren Jackson said in a news release. "Hopefully the animal can make full-use of it's 360-degree vision and avoid another visit from the Fire Service once recovered." The RSPCA said the owl was checked out by a veterinarian and found to be free of serious injuries. The owl was returned to his owner, who said the pet had been missing for three days. Advertisement Read More Maryland Lottery player wins $25,000 from free Pick 5 ticket Loose kangaroo wrangled in Louisiana Asteroid Day was founded to raise awareness of asteroid threats Topics Animals Latest Headlines Odd News // 1 hour ago 86-year-old woman named world's longest-serving flight attendant July 1 (UPI) -- A Boston woman who has been working for American Airlines for 65 years was named the world's longest-serving flight attendant by Guinness World Records. Odd News // 1 hour ago Underground eel pit turns Kentucky man into TikTok star July 1 (UPI) -- An animal-loving Kentucky man is becoming famous on TikTok after converting the basement of his house into an eel pit. Odd News // 2 hours ago Australian teen identifies 40 U.S. presidents in one minute July 1 (UPI) -- An Australian teenager earned a third Guinness World Records title for her memory skills by correctly identifying 40 U.S. presidents in one minute. Odd News // 3 hours ago Louisiana kangaroo was released from enclosure by a parrot July 1 (UPI) -- The owners of a kangaroo that was spotted wandering around a Louisiana town said the marsupial was released from his enclosure by a mischievous parrot. Odd News // 4 hours ago Virginia man wins $250,000 using lottery numbers from a dream July 1 (UPI) -- A Virginia man won a $250,000 prize after taxes using a set of lottery numbers that he said came to him in a dream. Odd News // 5 hours ago Bear cub rescued from plastic jar in North Carolina July 1 (UPI) -- A wildlife biologist in North Carolina came to the rescue of a bear cub seen wandering in Asheville with a plastic food container stuck over its head. Odd News // 8 hours ago International Joke Day has brought mid-year laughs since 1994 July 1 (UPI) -- International Joke Day, celebrated annually on July 1, was started in 1994 by an author and graphic artist who wanted to bring some levity to the halfway point of the year. Odd News // 23 hours ago Abandoned Burger King found behind wall at Delaware mall June 30 (UPI) -- Officials at a Delaware mall said they were "blown away" when a wall at the shopping center turned out to be hiding something unexpected -- a completely intact Burger King restaurant with vintage decor. Odd News // 1 day ago Trapped kitten rescued from Michigan storm drain June 30 (UPI) -- Animal control officials in Michigan said a 6-week-old kitten is recovering after spending days trapped in a storm drain. Odd News // 1 day ago Italian shopping center mixes up 277.4-gallon spritz cocktail June 30 (UPI) -- A shopping center in Italy earned a Guinness World Record by mixing up a massive spritz cocktail measuring 277.4 gallons.
June 30 (UPI) -- An escaped pet owl in Britain was reunited with his owner three days later when the avian was rescued from a TV antenna.
RSPCA inspector Natalie Perehovsky responded Wednesday to a property in Bentilee where an owl was reported in distress. Advertisement
Perehovsky said the owl was caught on a TV antenna on top of the home.
"When I arrived at the property it was immediately clear that I would require the assistance of our colleagues at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service as the owl was far too high for me to be able to reach on my own, without their specialist equipment," Perehovsky told the Stoke Sentinel.
Firefighters arrived on the scene and used an aerial ladder platform to reach the owl.
"Firefighters worked as quickly as possible to free the owl and bring it to safety," Crew Manager Darren Jackson said in a news release. "Hopefully the animal can make full-use of it's 360-degree vision and avoid another visit from the Fire Service once recovered."
The RSPCA said the owl was checked out by a veterinarian and found to be free of serious injuries.
The owl was returned to his owner, who said the pet had been missing for three days. Advertisement