36-year-old chimney sweep conducted an unusual rescue operation in Cornwall. He found an imprisoned owl in the stove.

A chimney sweep in Polperro rescued an owl trapped in a fireplace while cleaning. Initially mistaking it for a log, he discovered the bird and contacted the homeowner. After ensuring the owl was unharmed, he wrapped it in a towel and released it in the garden, where it flew away healthy. The chimney sweep noted that he often encounters birds in chimneys and advocates for preventive measures to avoid nesting, which can lead to chimney fires and harm to the birds. Experts from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds support this view, emphasizing the importance of preventing bird nesting in chimneys.