# Wildlife rescue operations in Castelli Romani

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildlife-rescue-operations-in-castelli-romani
> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:27:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Park rangers in the Castelli Romani region of Italy have conducted several wildlife rescue operations involving birds of prey.

In August, rangers in Rocca di Papa successfully rescued a young long-eared owl that had become trapped in a historic cable car facility undergoing renovation. This event prompted local discussions regarding the impact of urban development on wildlife.

By September, additional rescues were reported in the Velletri and Zagarolo areas. Rangers stabilized a small owl suffering from hypothermia and head trauma, as well as a honey buzzard with a serious leg injury. Both birds were transferred to the LIPU Wildlife Recovery Center in Rome for specialized veterinary rehabilitation as part of an ongoing partnership to return rescued animals to their natural habitats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Castelli Romani Park rangers rescue two injured birds of prey

Rangers from the Castelli Romani Park rescued an owl and a honey buzzard in Velletri and Zagarolo, transferring them to LIPU in Rome for rehabilitation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelli-romani-park-rangers-rescue-two-injured-birds-of-prey

### 2026-08-10: Rocca di Papa park rangers rescue owl trapped in cable car

A young owl was rescued by park rangers after becoming trapped in a closed cable car in Rocca di Papa, sparking local discussions on wildlife conservation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rocca-di-papa-park-rangers-rescue-owl-trapped-in-cable-car

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