The eagle, believed to be left behind after its sibling had already taken flight, was discovered grounded at a remote campground in the Plumas National Forest. After being alerted by the U.S. Forest Service, a local veterinarian called in Sacramento-based California Wildlife Encounters for help.
The injured bald eagle was found at a remote campground in the Plumas National Forest Ben Nuckolls"Time was moving on. This eagle's sibling had flown away, so they realized something had to be done for this bird," Karl Bly said.
"We were able to corral it again, and that's when Ben was able to get his net and sneak behind a tree and drop the net on it," Bly recalled.
"It's huge and magnificent. To be right next to 'em is really incredible," Bly said.
But after the bird was transported to the Bird of Prey Health Group, veterinarians discovered devastating injuries: severe damage to the eagle's right wing, making it impossible for the bird to ever fly.
A radiograph shows what a normal right wing of an eagle looks like (left). Take a look at the young bird's wing (right), described as severely damaged beyond repair. Bird of Prey Health GroupGiven the extent of the injuries, experts made the painful decision to humanely put the bird down, knowing it could never survive in the wild.
"It's kind of human nature. If you see a hurt animal, you try to help it," he said.
The team hopes the story raises awareness about wildlife rescue and the fragile lives of these iconic birds.
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