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Hootie the Great Horned Owl Nears Release After Rescue Journey

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A baby great horned owl, affectionately named Hootie, is recovering and expected to be released back into the wild soon after being rescued from a lavender farm in Tularosa. Discovered by Cressie Drummond during her morning walk, Hootie was initially cared for by Hilary Floren's family before being transferred to the Second Chance Wildlife Rehab Center and then the El Paso Zoo. At the zoo, Dr. Vikki Milne treated Hootie for an infection, and he nearly doubled in size during his two-week stay. Hootie is now at Gila Wildlife Rescue in Silver City, NM, where he is learning to be self-sufficient and is set to return to his home farm in the coming weeks.

Key Details: • Hootie was found on a lavender farm in Tularosa, NM. • He was treated for an infection at the El Paso Zoo. • Currently at Gila Wildlife Rescue, Hootie is learning self-sufficiency. • Release is planned for the coming weeks back at the lavender farm.

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El Paso ZooSilver CityEl Paso ZooCressie DrummondHilary FlorenDr. Vikki MilneDennis MillerDenise MillerTularosaGila Wildlife RescueSecond Chance Wildlife Rehab Center

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