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Massachusetts State Police: "Last night, Trooper Michael O’Neil Jr. was startled by an owl flying into the side of his cruiser as he travelled through the town of Tolland. He stopped, assessed the unconscious owl for visible injuries. Finding no injuries, Trooper O’Neil placed the owl on his lap, and continued on, in route to a local animal hospital to have it evaluated. The owl eventually came to, so Trooper O’Neil pulled over, now in the town of Granville. After a brief struggle in the cruiser, Trooper O’Neil gave the owl five concussion protocol tests, which it passed. The owl, who we have nicknamed Gronk, eventually flew off, back to its home field. Nice work Trooper O’Neil, thanks for taking care of Gronk in his time of need."