Bald Eagle Shot
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- A bald eagle who was shot twice had his bandages removed Wednesday, and continues to recover.
The eagle was found last week by a man mowing his lawn in Kings Mountain. Authorities say it was purposely shot twice.
Workers at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville have been caring for it since then. They say the eagle is progressing well because it was found soon after it was shot.
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- A bald eagle who was shot twice had his bandages removed Wednesday, and continues to recover.
The eagle was found last week by a man mowing his lawn in Kings Mountain. Authorities say it was purposely shot twice.
Workers at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville have been caring for it since then. They say the eagle is progressing well because it was found soon after it was shot.
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How do they know it was purposefully shot twice? 0 -
Seems as though there's always going to be a miscreant lowlife slithering somewhere among us.[:(!] 0 -
shooting any such bird with its magnificent stature, should be dealt with seriously..
perpitraitors should be beat...[^] severaly [;)]0 -
Possibly self-defense? It's my understanding that vermin are often armed. 0 -
This is a great story... Two thumbs up for the rescue effort. 0 -
Two Teenagers Guilty of Shooting Bald Eagle
Posted: February 6, 2007
SABULA - Two teenagers pleaded guilty Monday to shooting and killing a bald eagle with a pellet gun near Sabula in December.
Dillon J. Stiles, 17, of Bryant, was ordered to pay $182 in fines and court costs, plus a $1,000 civil penalty and forfeited his air rifle. Michael D. Marburger, 16, of Sabula, was ordered to pay $182 in fines and court costs.
Stiles shot the bald eagle out of a tree near the South Sabula Beach on Dec. 23, while with Marburger. One of the feet was cut off of the eagle which was allegedly in Marburger's possession for a couple of weeks until being disposed. The eagle foot was eventually recovered by DNR conservation officers in Sabula.
For more information, contact DNR Conservation Officer Jeff Harrison at 563-543-5259.0
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