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Santa Hoo? Owl Flies Down Chimney and Perches on Top of Family's Christmas Tree

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington responded to a call about the unexpected visitor, who has been safely returned to the wild

One lucky family got a hoot of a tree topper this Christmas!

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) revealed on social media that one of their officers was recently called in to carefully remove an owl that made itself at home on top of a Christmas tree.

“Twas the week before Christmas, and perched on the tree was an unexpected visitor as majestic as can be!,” the AWLA wrote alongside a pair of photos of the bird.

The organization jokingly noted that the creature — which they identified as a barred owl — “decided to play Santa” and dropped in through the chimney of a “local home” in Arlington, Va. The bird then flew over to the top of the tree, knocked over the existing star and “declared himself the newest star on top of their Christmas tree.”

An AWLA officer went to the home and “gently” captured the owl before safely releasing it back into the wild.

The Instagram post also served as a reminder for homeowners to keep their chimneys “capped” during the winter season to “prevent curious critters from coming to visit," the organization noted.

The Barred Owl can be found in the middle, northern eastern and U.S. states and parts of Canada and often live in forests and woodlands, according to AllAboutBirds.org. They often nest in large trees — which is why they probably feel so at home in Christmas trees.

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UK Woman Eats Huge Pile Of Cotton Candy In One Minute, Sets New Record

'Serial speed eater' Leah Shutkever has set another Guinness World Record by eating a large quantity of sweet and sticky cotton candy within 60 seconds.

Leah Shutkever from the UK has set a new Guinness World Record for eating the "most cotton candy (candy floss) in one minute," devouring 49 grams (1.72 oz) in 60 seconds. Known for holding multiple food record titles, Shutkever achieved this latest feat just in time for Christmas. The Guinness World Records shared a video of her attempt on Instagram. Staying festive, Shutkever chose green candy floss, representing the Grinch. Candy floss, a sugary treat made by heating and spinning sugar, is often associated with fairs and carnivals. After completing the challenge, Shutkever described the experience as "absolutely delicious."

"Merry cotton candy Grinchmas to one and all," Guinness World Records commented on the video.

The speed eating record garnered a range of reactions in the comments section:

"I feel like I could beat that record easily," an Instagram user wrote. Another added, "I could do that in 20 seconds."

Enjoying this challenge, a viewer said, "Grinch Candy Floss 10/10." One suggested, "You can just roll the Cotten candy into a ball and eat that in 5 seconds."

"Oh the hot dog girl," a user commented, remembering Shutkever's 2021 record for the fastest time to eat a hot dog with no hands. The "serial speed eater" achieved the feat in just 18.15 seconds.

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