The bird was under the care of Wildlife conservation NGO- Wildlife SOS and later released back into the wild, once deemed fit by their veterinarian. An Indian Eagle Owl escaped a narrow brush with death after it was hit by a speeding vehicle in Junnar, Maharashtra.

A passer-by found the fairly large bird lying semi-conscious on the road and rushed to its aid. Concerned for its well-being, he immediately contacted the Wildlife SOS team operating out of the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center in Junnar.