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Shot bald eagle clings to life; shooter still at large

Shot bald eagle clings to life; shooter still at large

Credit: NW Raptor Center

An eagle shot by an unknown person is treated by a veterinarian.

by KING 5 News

KING5.com

Posted on December 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM

SEQUIM, Wash. - A bald eagle shot on December 15 in Beaver, Wash. is still in critical condition in the intensive care ward of a local veterinary hospital.

"We almost lost the eagle today," said Matthew Randazzo, Northwest Raptor & Wildlife Center Public Relations Director. "The eagle suffered a fractured ulna bone in its left wing from a bullet wound from what we believe to be a .22-caliber rifle in the morning of December 15. There's no way to know its long-term prognosis as of yet."

"The person who did this is still at large," says Randazzo. "I wish they could see the suffering this innocent animal is going through. We are determined to bring the sadistic person who did this to justice and encourage everyone to send any tips to us."

Tips leading to the capture of the person who shot the eagle can be sent to Matthew@NWRaptorCenter.com and to Fish & Wildlife at 1-877-933-9847 . Those interested can follow the story at the Raptor & Wildlife Center's Facebook page.
 

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kong5 said on December 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM

@arcticfireguy there may not be a 8 billion eagles so your comment is comparing apples and oranges.

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arcticfireguy said on December 20, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Its a bird .......In the United States, more than 8 billion chickens are killed for their flesh each year, and 280 million hens are used for their eggs. Ninety-nine percent of these animals spend their lives in total confinement—from the moment they hatch until the day they are killed. Get some perspective. :)

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waituhminute said on December 20, 2010 at 5:04 PM

@hrdheded1, I bet it's actually really delicious !! BTW, how much is being spent saving a bird that'll gouge yer' face off if givien the chance?

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