CHP helps save an owl stuck to a car grille on Highway 99

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Thursday, November 6, 2025
ABC30 Central CA | Action News

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. -- A driver found themselves with an unexpected passenger while driving down Highway 99, the California Highway Patrol says.

An owl had gotten itself stuck to the grille of a car.

CHP was called and safely freed the bird from the grille.

The owl was not injured and flew off shortly after the rescue.

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