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Eagle Shot in Wing Rebounds to Freedom
1 May
Summary
- An eagle shot in the wing with a ball bearing has been released.
- The bird recuperated for several weeks after surgery.
- Authorities continue to seek information on the shooter.
A bald eagle, recovering from a shooting injury, was released back into the wild on Thursday. The bird had been shot in the wing with a ball bearing near Croke Reservoir in Northglenn, Colorado. City park rangers and animal control officers rescued the eagle after it was spotted in distress.
Following rescue, X-rays revealed the extent of the injury. The eagle required surgery and spent several weeks recuperating before its release. This act of harming a bald eagle is a violation of federal laws, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed there are approximately 350 active bald eagle nests in the state this year. The agency is actively seeking information from the public to identify the individual responsible for shooting the eagle. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Operation Game Thief.
