Jul 27, 2023

Kan. Game Wardens: Vehicle may have struck injured bald eagle

Posted Jul 27, 2023 9:00 AM
Photos KDW&P Game Wardens
Photos KDW&P Game Wardens

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating after finding an injured bald eagle.

Over the weekend, Lt. Amanda Alexander received a call about an injured bald eagle in Clay County, according to a social media report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife Game Wardens.

Lt.  Alexander located the eagle and transport it to Operation Wildlife for evaluation.

The eagle was found to have a pelvic injury most likely caused by a vehicle. The eagle was released into the custody of Operation Wildlife.