Thousand Oaks, United States - February 15, 2025 Note: Royalty free music Medic Rescue Engine 31 was recently dispatched to a call that caught the attention of an entire neighborhood in the City of Thousand Oaks. The mission? To free an owl trapped in a fireplace, an unusual predicament that left both residents and firefighters on edge. Arriving crews quickly assessed the situation, finding the distressed bird wedged in the chimney’s confines. With precision and care, VCFD firefighters worked to gently extract the owl, ensuring the safety of the homeowner’s property while preserving the life of one of the area’s wild creatures. The delicate rescue unfolded as a testament to the team’s skill, balancing the protection of local wildlife with the demands of an unexpected emergency.