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Great Horned Owl Rescued from Concrete, On Path to Recovery

11/20/2025

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The great horned owl was found partially encased in concrete at a southwestern Utah construction site.
The owl is recovering at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab.
Rescuers described the owl as a fighter after cleaning concrete from about 25% of its body.
Its wings are damaged.
The owl is expected to molt and regain undamaged feathers by next spring before it is released away from the construction site.

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Story summary

The great horned owl was found partially encased in concrete at a southwestern Utah construction site.
The owl is recovering at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab.
Rescuers described the owl as a fighter after cleaning concrete from about 25% of its body.
Its wings are damaged.
The owl is expected to molt and regain undamaged feathers by next spring before it is released away from the construction site.