Imphal, April 28 -- Wildlife activists in Manipur's Bishnupur district rescued three owls of different species across various locations, officials said.

The owls, including an adult and two owlets locally known as 'Maku,' received necessary care before their release into the wild at Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP).

On Monday morning, a Barn Owl that had entered the residence of Ahongsangbam Tombi in Yumnam Khunou village, Bishnupur district, was safely rescued.

It was subsequently handed over to officials at the Divisional Forest Office, Bishnupur Range Forest Office.

Earlier, on Sunday, environmental activist Anish Ahamad rescued two Collared Scops owlets (Otus lettia) from Laitha Loukol in the Kwakta area of Bishnupur district. ...