Crime & Safety

Ramapo Police Save Terrified Owl From Unfortunate Own Goal

Who was there to save the day when an owl got caught in the soccer net at Ramapo High School? Ramapo police that's who-whooo!

This owl was out way past its bedtime.
This owl was out way past its bedtime. (Ramapo Police Department )

RAMAPO, NY — An owl in crisis at a Ramapo High School sports field required a little hands-on goaltending from police.

On Thursday, Ramapo police responded to a call about an owl caught in a soccer net. The officers carefully cut the net, and the owl was able to fly away safely, unharmed, according to the cops.

While the wise old owl might have been embarrassed by its compromising position, in this case, it seems owls well that ends well.

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