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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Owl rescued after flying 180 miles to oil rig during Storm Amy

An owl landed on an offshore oil rig 180 miles off the coast of Scotland - (Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary)

An owl has been released back into the wild after it was rescued from a North Sea oil rig, after being blown off course by Storm Amy.

The female owl was discovered on the Noble Patriot platform, 180 miles off Shetland in Scotland, last week and was kept alive by its crew.

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