Family's Carbon Monoxide Leak Has Unexpected Cause

Their chimney was blocked by ... an owl
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 24, 2023 2:00 AM CDT
Family's Carbon Monoxide Leak Has Unexpected Cause
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An Ohio family evacuated from their home due to high levels of carbon monoxide probably never would have guessed the cause: an owl had gotten stuck in their chimney, blocking it. One of the Hamilton County Dog Wardens came to rescue the owl after it was discovered; it was evaluated and released and the family was able to move back in to their home, Cincinnati Animal CARE posted alongside a picture of the owl. (Read more strange stuff stories.)

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