Not Built for Swimming

From Conservancy of SW Florida

A local resident recently noticed a Great Horned Owl swimming in a small lake. Since owls aren't built for swimming, she knew something wasn't right. When the owl finally reached the shore, it appeared exhausted. She quickly called our wildlife hospital for guidance, safely contained the owl with help from our staff, and a critter courier transported it to our hospital.

Once admitted, our veterinarian performed a full exam and discovered a soft tissue injury to the owl's left wing. The owl is now recovering in one of our outdoor enclosures, where it can rest and heal in a more natural environment as it regains strength.