Owl gives heartfelt hug to man who saved her

GiGi was critically injured after being possibly hit by a car

A bird of prey in Mississippi has developed a unique bond with his rescuer Douglas “Doug” Pojeky as she dances and hugs him as soon he appears in sight.

GiGi, a great horned owl, was critically injured when she was brought to Wild at Heart Rescue, Mississippi. The bird had suffered a massive head trauma, possibly after being hit by a car.



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“This bird was one of the most critical we have ever taken care of,” Missy Dubuisson, the rescue’s founder, said. “The fact that this bird has lived is beyond comprehension.”



However, after an extensive treatment, GiGi got better. It probably would not have been possible if not for the care of Pojeky, who is also known as the “birds of prey whisperer.”

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“In all my years of working with birds of prey, I have never seen someone with such a bond with these magnificent birds,” Dubuisson said.



The bird trusted Pojeky completely and upon his return from Michigan, where he would go to visit his family, she could not hold her excitement. Not only did she start dancing, she rested her head on his shoulder and hugged him.

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“It literally brings tears to my eyes to watch him interact with these birds,” Dubuisson added. “They absolutely know him and trust him. It’s the trust that you see in her face.”

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This article originally appeared on Bored Panda.