Guwahati, July 13 -- Written by - Manoj Kumar Ojha

Tinsukia: In a heartening act of wildlife rescue, an Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena) was saved after suffering an injury in a road accident last night in Upper Assam.

The incident occurred when the owl suddenly flew across the road and collided with a moving bike, reportedly due to disorientation or confusion caused by artificial lights.

According to eyewitnesses, the owl struck the bike's front side and immediately fell to the ground. The rider remained unharmed, but the owl sustained visible injuries to one of its wings. Unable to fly, the bird was left vulnerable and in pain.

Fortunately, a local wildlife volunteer spotted the injured owl nearby and promptly intervened. The volu...