It was a regular afternoon for Blake Milliken — until he suddenly became a hero.

He thought he was going to the soccer fields to kick a ball around with some of his friends, but his day took a surprising turn when he discovered something struggling from inside a soccer net.

As he got closer, Blake realized it was a frightened owl in need of a helping hand.

So, the teen took out a small knife that he happened to have in his pocket and he got to work.

"He nicked my hand," Blake explained. "I didn't panic. I just stayed calm and waited until he let go, and went on cutting away at the net."

Soon, Blake's girlfriend, her parents, and the local police showed up to help finish the amazing rescue. The owl was then brought to a rehab facility, where he will be taken care of and nursed back to health.

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