Firefighters free owl stuck in car’s roof rack

Florida firefighters’ recent call can only be described as an absolute hoot.

Members of the Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department had no choice but to wing it when they got a call from a panicked motorist Monday, saying that a barred owl had gotten stuck in the roof rack of their vehicle.

The majestic bird of prey found itself trapped after landing on the car traveling around midnight, according to the fire department’s social media post.

Firefighters flew to the owl’s rescue and successfully untangled it from the rack — as seen in a photo shared on the department’s Facebook page depicting a crew member in heavy-duty gloves reaching for the feathered captive as it stares curiously into the camera.

Once freed, the owl quickly took flight and “appeared to be OK,” according to the rescuers.

“Quite certain that both motorist and owl were a little stunned by the whole experience, but just thankful we were able to help,” fire officials added.

Barred owls are common in Florida, where they live year-round, preferring areas with large trees, usually near water.

They are territorial and especially aggressive during nesting season, according to the University of Florida.

Barred owls — one of five resident owl species that call Florida “home” — are thought by scientists to mate for life and typically raise one brood of up to five owlets per year.