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Hoot for the Holidays

Updated 1:25 PM PST, Mon, Jan 26, 2009

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Smokey, a great horned owl injured in the Sayre Fire, is expected to return to the wild by Christmas.

The owl, named Smokey, was removed from an oxygen tank. Workers at Valley Wildlife Care monitored his breathing, and said all signs were normal.

The great horned owl was listed Friday in stable condition. He was given a 75-percent chance of survival.

The owl flew through a wall of flame during the Sayre Fire. A firefighter saw the bird and rescued him.

The nonprofit facility sent photos and a note.

"He is looking beautiful and we are hoping to release him back to the wild by Christmas time."

First Published: Nov 25, 2008 11:57 AM PST

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