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Firefighters have a well-deserved rep as emergency pickup experts.
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So, when some people came across a large owl with its large head firmly stuck inside the grillwork of a pickup truck Wednesday evening, it was only natural to look for the nearest firehall for a helping hand.
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“We are known for vehicle extrications, but yesterday’s call was a little different,” Ottawa Fire Services said Thursday in a social-media posting.
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The bird and truck were taken to Station 33, near the intersection of McCarthy Road and Paul Anka Drive in the city’s south end, still attached.
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Fire services spokesperson Nick De Fazio said the bird apparently didn’t raise much of a fuss, but rather remained calm while the crews gently freed it from its automotive cage.
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The large bird took a beat, mustered its dignity and flew away.
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