British Army Sailors Rescue Exhausted Owl 70 Miles Out To Sea

Aug 22 (Reuters) – A British Army sailing crew competing in one of yachting’s most demanding races found themselves conducting an impromptu wildlife rescue 70 nautical miles from shore when an exhausted barn owl made a determined bid to join their team.

The bird’s arrival aboard Fujitsu British Soldier during the 50th Anniversary RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race sparked a complex coordination effort between the military sailors and multiple wildlife agencies, all while the crew pressed on toward the finish line at Cowes.

“We have an extra crew member for the latter parts of the race. An exhausted barn owl that we