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Vet steps up to help majestic patient

鈥淓ddie鈥 the bald eagle couldn't fly when he was discovered in Eagle Bay
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Awaiting transport: 鈥淓ddie鈥 the bald eagle rests at the Shuswap Vet Clinic. He was treated after being found injured in Eagle Bay and will undergo rehab at the Kamloops Wildlife Centre.


鈥橳is the season for saving eagles.

Found in Eagle Bay, 鈥淓ddie鈥 the bald eagle was brought to the Shuswap Veterinary Clinic, Monday afternoon.

Veterinarian Richard Auck said the bird possibly got hit by a car and experienced head trauma, as he doesn鈥檛 appear to have any broken wings.

He was surprised the people who found the bird managed to catch him 鈥 warning that raptors are dangerous.

鈥淲hen they grab on to you, their talons lock and don鈥檛 let go,鈥 he said, adding the talons can cut to the bone.

Auck said to cover the bird with a thick blanket, and to ensure to cover the feet.

鈥淚f you wrap them up, you can usually carry them that way.鈥

He warns they may try to fight back by opening their wings and grabbing with their talons.

The eagle found was smaller in size, with a feisty nature and will be taken to the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops.

鈥淲e want to make the public aware of how dangerous raptors are. Every bird has its own weapon,鈥 said Auck.

This is the third time Auck has seen a bald eagle in the clinic.





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