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Perhaps the largest owl rescued in Acheloos, central Greece (photos)

It was rescued by photographer/animal lover Nikos Paterekas

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Possibly the largest owl in the world was rescued in the area of ​​Acheloos, central Greece.

Specifically, the horned owl (Bubo bubo) was found injured on Saturday (31/10) and initially received first aid from a resident of the Settlement of Agios Georgios Kalivia in Agrinio, while animal rescuer Nikos Peterekas helped to transport the bird to a shelter.

Nikos Paterekas, a volunteer with his experience of nature and knowledge of wildlife, helped the hurt owl and assisted in transporting it to a location that will be safe for this large bird.

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The rescuer wrote about it on his personal Facebook account thanking all those involved in spotting the large bird and providing aid to transfer it to a safe animal reserve house.

“The largest owl in the world”, he wrote on Facebook “with a wingspan of 1.70 definitely makes you respect it … All these years 4-5 owls have come into my hands. Each time it is like the first time with such a creature. I warmly thank my good friend and collaborator Christos Christodoulou for the company and the photos “.

photo credit Nikos Paterekas Facebook

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