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WATCH: Bald eagle rescued and released in Colorado
JEFFERSON, Colo. (KKTV) – A bald eagle was rehabbed and released this week in Colorado!
According to information sent to 11 News, the owners and operators or Eagle Rock Ranch in Jefferson found an immature bald eagle on their property last summer. The bird appeared sick, injured and in distress. The owners, the Gottenborgs, contacted Colorado Parks and Wildlife for help.
The bird was reportedly taken to the Birds of Prey Rehab Center in Broomfield. The cause of the sickness was later suspected as West Nile Disease.
Following months of rehab, the bald eagle was released back into the wild on the Eagle Rock Ranch property! You can watch the video shared with 11 News at the top of this article.
More about the Gottenborgs:
Under the care and supervision of the Gottenborgs and their daughter Erin Michalski, the ranch’s wetlands, grasslands and rock outcrops support a high degree of biodiversity. Through careful rotational grazing and keeping the land and water free of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, the native wildlife and ecological systems are thriving at the ranch according to a recent biological survey conducted by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP).
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Rollover crash blocks part of NB and SB Powers in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A rollover crash occurred on Monday around 2:30 p.m., impacting lanes of traffic on N. Powers Blvd. at Airport Road.
The City of Colorado Springs said the crash blocked the left lanes of Northbound and Southbound Powers.
Officials said the through-lanes of Powers, south of Airport were open. the vehicle was moved onto the median
As of 3:20 p.m., there was no update on if there were any injuries or when the lanes would be cleared.
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