An owl is getting the gift of care this Christmas after a neighbor found the animal in a bag on the side of the road in West Michigan.
- The Great Horned Owl, named Winter, was found in a bag with her foot tightly bound by a zip tie
- She’s now receiving treatment at Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center in Eaton Rapids
- Michigan DNR investigated but found no leads; anyone with information should contact their Report All Poaching Hotline at 1-800-292-7800
The Michigan DNR says The West Michigan Wildlife Center received a call on Dec. 6 around 6 p.m. from an individual who found a seed bag on the side of road, in the area of 76th Street and CR 380 in South Haven Township. A great horned owl was in the bag.
WATCH: Injured owl recovers at Eaton Rapids wildlife center after roadside rescue
Injured owl recovers at Eaton Rapids wildlife center after roadside rescue
The Owl was soon transferred to Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center in Eaton Rapids where she’s now receiving care for serious injuries.
“It was very hard holding her for the first time, she laid in my arms and looked at me like, what are you going to do to me now,” said Louise Sagaert, founder and executive director of Wildside…