A Delaware utilities worker rescued an injured great horned owl and transported it to the Ohio Wildlife Center for care.
DELAWARE, Ohio — A routine inspection turned into a rescue mission when a City of Delaware Public Utilities employee spotted an injured great horned owl in a field.
While inspecting sewage lift stations, team member Andy Adkins noticed the bird and acted quickly to help.
He was able to safely capture the owl and transport it to the Ohio Wildlife Center Hospital, where staff are now providing care.
🦉 A Wild Rescue in Delaware! 🦉
While out inspecting sewage lift stations, our Public Utilities team member Andy Adkins…
Posted by City of Delaware, Ohio – Government on Saturday, August 30, 2025
The Ohio Wildlife Center, located near Shawnee Hills, rehabilitates and releases native wildlife across Ohio. For animals unable to return to the wild, the center provides a permanent home and educational opportunities for the public.
City officials said they are hopeful the owl will recover and be released back into its natural habitat.
“Thank you, Andy, for going above and beyond for our community (and its wildlife)!,” the city wrote in a Facebook post.
An update on the owl’s condition is expected in the coming weeks.