Owl Found In Salem Getting Treatment

SALEM, MA – Veterinarians at Tufts Wildlife Clinic at Cummings Veterinary Center at Tufts University determined that the owl found in Forest River Park last Sunday has sustained head and eye trauma.

The vets are treating and monitoring the screech owl, according to a statement from Clinic Director Dr. Florina Tseng, and will do a more in-depth evaluation to check for secondary injuries.

Julianna Tache was walking through Forest River Park when her dog – Copper Daniel – led her toward a ball of fur or feathers, looking concerned. Tache, an animal lover, said it was horrifying to find the injured owl.

Somewhere along the way, the owl has come to be known as "Hoo."

Tache called police to the park on Sunday morning, and Officer Jason Gross brought the owl back to the police station in a picnic basket lent to police by a neighbor. Officers notified Environmental Police, who picked up the owl and took it to the wildlife clinic for treatment.

Images via Salem Police, Julianna Tache