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Eagle Drops Cat, Shattering NC Driver's Windshield
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A cat fell from a bald eagle into a driver's windshield.
- The incident occurred on US Route 74 in western North Carolina.
- The driver reported the bizarre event to 911 dispatch.
A driver in western North Carolina experienced a bizarre and frightening incident on US Route 74 when a bald eagle dropped a cat, causing it to crash through her front windshield. The driver, shaken but unharmed, contacted 911 to report the event, expressing her disbelief to the dispatcher.
The unusual occurrence took place near the Great Smoky Mountains national park, leaving the driver and a witness stunned. The dispatcher, after initial surprise, assured the caller she believed her, noting she had heard stranger stories.
The cat did not survive the incident and was found on the side of the road. The Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene to file a report on the unusual highway event.
