Crime & Safety

WATCH: Owls Released Back Into Wild In Arlington

The owls were hit by cars in December and spent over a month recovering.

ARLINGTON, MA – Two owls were released back in the wild in Arlington, over a month after they were injured. Police said both birds were hit by cars in December and were rehabilitated at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Traffic Officer Rateau and Animal Control Officer Welch released the owls Friday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

See photos and video of their release below:

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Top image via Arlington PD

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