Injured bald eagle rescued from storm drain after territorial battle

[AlisonL]

From the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey site:

We’re sad to share that the Bald Eagle we rescued is not recovering as well as we had hoped. She has been moved into intensive care. Audubon’s expert bird care team has been consulting with specialists to provide the best treatment and care for the injured eagle. So far, we’ve discovered she may have fluid around her heart or air in her abdomen indicating additional internal injuries. Right now, she’s fighting for her life, and we’re fighting to save her.

https://www.facebook.com/AudubonCenterforBirdsofPrey/posts/1336514416361469

There is no mention of a possible spinal injury in this statement, but a link to an interview with Fox 35 apparently does mention this.

http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/local-news/217490605-story

[AlisonL]

Posted ten minutes ago by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey:

We are heartbroken to share the news that the Bald Eagle admitted last Thursday after being rescued from the storm drain passed away last night due to complications from her injuries. This bird received national news coverage highlighting just one example of the many Bald Eagles we receive and treat each year. “Our team, along with Dr. Robert Hess and the staff at the Winter Park Veterinary Hospital made every attempt to save this beautiful bird,� said Katie Warner, Director of the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. “We’re going to continue educating the community on why we must conserve Florida’s environment to help prevent future loss of our nation’s symbol of freedom. We’d like to thank the community for the outpouring of support.�

It is so very sad to lose this beautiful eagle, especially after all she had been through. I kept hoping that she would be able to recover from her injuries. 

[patsy6]

Very sad indeed.  I also wonder how the other bald eagle is doing, the one that flew away.  No doubt she (or he, probably she though) has some injuries as well, although obviously not as serious.   

[MAK]

 

[AlisonL]

From Channel 9:

http://youtu.be/AkeK1Eoq7Io

[Kris G.]

         

               

[Carol P.]

So sad. Fly free beautiful eagle.

 

[Donna]

Damn! I was hoping for a miracle!! 

[Tapper Gal]

  I am sorry.