Colorado animal control officers rescue injured bald eagle near North Table Mountain
Animal control officers with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office rescued an injured bald eagle who reportedly couldn't fly.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the eagle was injured near North Table Mountain.
Yesterday, Animal Control Officers from the #Jeffco Sheriff's Office rescued an injured bald eagle. They found a young male eagle near North Table Mountain who couldn't fly. This magnificent symbol of strength and freedom was safely captured and taken to the Birds of Prey… pic.twitter.com/szLp3z4bOc
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) June 19, 2024
Officers took it to the Bird of Prey Foundation so it could receive the proper care and rehabilitation.
Jeffco Sheriff's deputies say the eagle had suffered a broken leg, along with a head injury but has responded well to treatment since being rescued by officers.