Firefighters save tangled owl at Bradley Lake Park
May 16, 2025, 11:53 AM
On Saturday, Pierce County firefighters from Truck 72 rescued a barn owl they found trapped in fishing line 30 feet up in a tree at Bradley Lake Park. (Photo courtesy of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue)
(Photo courtesy of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue)
On Saturday, Pierce County firefighters from Truck 72 rescued a barn owl they found trapped in fishing line 30 feet up in a tree at Bradley Lake Park.
Using a 35-foot ladder and a net, first responders captured the bird and carefully removed the fishing line. The owl was then transferred to Featherhaven Rehabilitation Center, where it is now recovering.
We’re always ready to lend a helping hand—sometimes even to those with wings!
This past Saturday, Truck 72 responded to a barn owl that was wrapped in fishing line and stuck about 30 feet up in a tree at Bradley Lake Park.
Firefighters used a 35-foot ladder and net to… pic.twitter.com/LSaQGihFbj— Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (@CentralPierce) May 16, 2025
Officials are reminding the public to properly dispose of fishing materials to help protect local wildlife.
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