Livingston county officials have rescued an injured Owl from the side of the highway.

According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office a report came in early Friday morning of an injured owl alongside U.S. Hwy 36 east of Chillicothe.

Chief Deputy Michael Claypole responded and said he found a large owl near the highway with a broken wing.

“The caller said it was flopping around and they were afraid it was going to get into traffic and cause an accident,” Claypole said.

He then called Leslie Patek with the Livingston County Humane Society.

Working together they were able to secure the owl.

Patek said they hope to send the Owl to the Lakeside Nature Center in Kansas City for treatment and release.