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Tawny owl rescued after getting trapped in stove pipe in Angus
Overview
A chimney sweep in Angus successfully rescued an uninjured tawny owl that had become trapped in a stove pipe at a house in Noranside. After disconnecting the flue to reach the bird, the sweep freed it, cleaned it with a towel, and released it safely into the property's garden.
Key points
- A chimney sweep named John Soutar was called to a house in Noranside, Angus, after residents heard noises from their stove.
- Residents had discovered a large pair of eyes looking back at them when attempting to take the stove apart.
- Mr Soutar had to disconnect the flue and gently persuade the bird forward to get it out of the pipe.
- The tawny owl was found to be unharmed, cleaned off with a towel, and released into the garden where it flew away successfully.
- This is the second time Mr Soutar has rescued a tawny owl from a chimney, having previously performed a similar rescue two years ago.