Owl grounds emergency drone in Camden (Maine)

From WMTW

Close Encounter: Owl grounds Camden Fire Department drone

Camden Fire officials are sharing video of a close encounter between a department drone and an owl from a recent nighttime mission.

CFD says pilots aborted a mission Friday night after observing a barred owl following their DJI M30T drone.

“Owls frequently attack drones, perceiving them as territorial threats, predators, or prey, often resulting in damaged or downed aircraft,” CFD wrote on Facebook.

According to the post, CFD has Special Activity Permits to fly at the Camden Snow Bowl and the Camden Hills State park as both areas are No Fly Zones.