A great horned owl got caught in a barbed-wire fence on Dec. 10 in the town of Deer Trail.

Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) suspect that the owl was hunting when the incident occurred.

The CPW tweeted throughout the incident to show how fences can impact wildlife.

If you ever come across a wounded wild animal, contact the CPW.

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