Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Animal Care Services rescues, rehabilitates bald eagle
INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – The Indianapolis Animal Care Services is used to its typical everyday rescues with dogs, cats and other animals native to central Indiana — but its latest rescue was not the type of animal you’d expect in Indy.
On Friday, the organization announced that one of its officers responded to a report of a large injured bird.
That bird? None other than our country’s symbol, a bald eagle.
IACS officers found one of the majestic juveniles with injuries to its eye and wing and safely took the bird back to a shelter, where a licensed wildlife rehabilitator took over its care.
While it was an out-of-the-ordinary save, IACS says they will respond to reports of any animals from snakes to camels.
“We extend our gratitude to our Animal Control Officers for their dedication to caring for every creature they encounter, regardless of fur or feathers,” IACS posted on social media.
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