Great Horned Owl Rescued from Concrete Mixer Makes Remarkable Recovery at Utah Sanctuary

Nov 19, 2025 04:26 pm CST

A young great horned owl found encased in concrete at a Utah resort is making a remarkable recovery at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. After painstaking cleaning efforts, the owl has regained flight ability and will be released back to the wild once its damaged feathers naturally molt, allowing it to hunt silently again.