PHOTOS: Electrocuted eagle rescued in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A wildlife rehabilitation center is now looking after a Bald Eagle that was electrocuted.
According to the Logan Township Police Department, on Tuesday, April 4 officers were called about a Bald Eagle that was believed to be electrocuted when it landed on live wires. The bird fell to the ground and officers along with the Pennsylvania Game Commission came to the rescue.
The eagle was rescued and taken to Centre Wildlife Care to be rehabilitated. As you can see below, the eagle may not have been very happy with the officers, but they hope to see him released after proper care.
Centre Wildlife Care thanked officers for their actions and noted that it's the second eagle they have in their care being treated for electrocution.
Bald Eagles as well as being the nation's symbol are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. These acts prevent the killing, selling and harming of the birds and their eggs.
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