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A baby great horned owl was saved and reunited with its family after it was blown out of its nest by Monday's gusting winds of up to 56 kilometres an hour. The baby fell 70 feet to the ground, and was found by a staff member of a Mississauga golf course, who called Toronto Wildlife Centre for help.

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A baby great horned owl was saved and reunited with its family after it was blown out of its nest by Monday's gusting winds of up to 56 kilometres an hour.Maureen Lilley/Wildlife Centre

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Wearing safety harnesses and a helmet, Toronto Wildlife Centre's rescue staff Alex climbed to the top of their extension ladder (30 feet), then climbed branch by branch to reach the nest. April 11, 2012.Toronto Wildlife Centre

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Toronto Wildlife Centre's Alex carefully placed the baby back in the nest with its sibling, where they immediately huddled together. The displaced baby owl was hoisted up into the tree using a bucket and ropes. April 11, 2012.Toronto Wildlife Centre

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Two baby great horned owl siblings huddle together after being reunited. April 11, 2012.Toronto Wildlife Centre

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