Owl Steals Child's Toy Hobby Horse, Flies Like Witch On Broomstick

Eric Lind is an school network administrator. He was spending some quality time at his parents’ house in Eureka, Illinois, when life presented such a treat before him. He captured the magical great horned owl on camera as it flew through the sky carrying a child’s stick horse toy, similar to how the classic witch rides her broom. Eric pointed out the owl did not appear injured or entangled in the toy, so you can enjoy the video without distress.

It seemed to have been drawn to the stick horse. Some observers speculated that the owl might have focused on the toy because the horse's head resembled a fluffy creature, possibly appearing as prey. Lind took to social media to share his photos and a video of the owl's escapade. His post humorously read, "Current situation at my parents house…..the young neighborhood owl has stolen this stick horse and is flying around the neighborhood with it. Hilldale/Forest Park/Ridge lane neighbors…if your child is missing their stick horse, you'll have to talk to the owl!!"