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DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Fire Department gave a little owl some help after it fell from its nest.

The great horned owl is the largest and most common owl species in Colorado, with wingspans up to five feet.

  • Denver Fire Department helped return an owlet back to its nest after it fell out. Credit: Denver Fire Department. 5/2/2022
  • Denver Fire Department helped return an owlet back to its nest after it fell out. Credit: Denver Fire Department. 5/2/2022
  • Denver Fire Department helped return an owlet back to its nest after it fell out. Credit: Denver Fire Department. 5/2/2022
  • Denver Fire Department helped return an owlet back to its nest after it fell out. Credit: Denver Fire Department. 5/2/2022

DFD Truck 38 was able to place the owlet back in the tree, giving this story a happy ending.