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Injured Owl Saved by Texas DPS Trooper Near Van Horn
Texas Parks and Wildlife and El Paso Zoo staff joined the rescue after Trooper Raymond Torres found the bird during patrol.
- On Thursday, Texas State Trooper Raymond Torres discovered an injured owl in the center median of I-10 near Van Horn and remained with the bird until help arrived.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife personnel responded to the scene and transported the injured bird to the El Paso Zoo for medical treatment, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Nicknamed "Big Tejano" by zoo staff, the owl is currently receiving medical care, including fluids and food, though specific details regarding its injury remain undisclosed.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety noted its mission occasionally extends to wildlife, stating, "Moments like this remind us why strong partnerships with other state agencies are so important."
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The bird was transferred to the El Paso Zoo, where it receives specialized medical care
Injured owl rescued by state troopers, taken to El Paso Zoo for treatment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper helped rescue a great horned owl, named "Big Tejano" by the trooper. According to a Texas DPS social media post, Trooper Raymond Torres found an injured owl in the center median of the interstate near Van Horn. Photo Courtesy: Texas DPS Trooper
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