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Indianapolis Fire Department rescues owl from soccer net

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Posted at 11:26 AM, Jun 23, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Fire Department made an unusual rescue on Friday.

According to the department, a concerned citizen stopped by Station 35 to alert the crew about an owl that needed help.

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The owl was stuck in the net of a soccer goal at the Saint Francis soccer fields located at 7700 S. Arlington Ave.

Ladder 35 jumped in to help.

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The department said it took about 15 minutes to get the little guy free and on his way.

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