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Soldiers rescue barn owl 70 miles off coast while taking part in 2,000 mile race
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TL;DR
- A British Army sailing crew rescued a barn owl 70 nautical miles off the Tyneside coast during a race.
- The owl, named Little Regina, was found exhausted and struggling at sea, a highly unusual location for the species.
- Crew members provided food, warmth, and a makeshift bed for the bird.
- A coordinated handover operation with Marine and Wildlife Rescue and Caister Independent Lifeboat was arranged.
- The owl is recovering at a wildlife centre and is expected to be released back into the wild.