Bald eagle thought to be hurt was really just ‘too fat to fly,’ Missouri officials say
It turns out an “injured” bald eagle didn’t need to be nursed back to health, Missouri officials say, as the bird was simply suffering from success.
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3 developments- Aug 24, 2024Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
- Aug 27, 2024A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved
- Aug 28, 2024Only center coverage:Bald eagle thought to be hurt was really just ‘too fat to fly,’ Missouri officials say
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2 viewpointsInjured bald eagle shot in beak is receiving care at Missouri bird rehab facility
A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved
Bald eagle believed to be injured in Missouri was just ‘too fat to fly,’ wildlife officials say
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