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Gallery: Barn owl injured in Thomas Fire goes home

This barn owl was covered in ash from the Thomas Fire and had sustained a head injury when it was taken to the Ojai Raptor Center for care.
This barn owl was covered in ash from the Thomas Fire and had sustained a head injury when it was taken to the Ojai Raptor Center for care.
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY THE OJAI RAPTOR CENTER
Staff at the Ojai Raptor Center knew a barn owl injured in the Thomas Fire had recovered when he was able to hunt mice.
Staff at the Ojai Raptor Center knew a barn owl injured in the Thomas Fire had recovered when he was able to hunt mice.
CONTRIBUTED BY THE OJAI RAPTOR CENTER
Jaclyn DeSantis of the Ojai Raptor Center warns that a barn owl about to be released will likely scream when his box is opened.
Jaclyn DeSantis of the Ojai Raptor Center warns that a barn owl about to be released will likely scream when his box is opened.
TOM KISKEN/THE STAR
Jaclyn DeSantis of the Ojai Raptor Center prepares to release a barn owl injured in the Thomas Fire.
Jaclyn DeSantis of the Ojai Raptor Center prepares to release a barn owl injured in the Thomas Fire.
TOM KISKEN/THE STAR
Jaclyn DeSantis releases a barn owl injured in the Thomas Fire near where it was found two months ago at a Ventura middle school.
Jaclyn DeSantis releases a barn owl injured in the Thomas Fire near where it was found two months ago at a Ventura middle school.
TOM KISKEN/THE STAR