Volunteers, firefighters rescue bald eagle trapped in tree

BOTHELL, WASH. —

Veterinarians will examine a bald eagle that was rescued after getting trapped in a tree in Washington Wednesday.

The eagle became trapped 20 feet up when its leg got wedged between two branches.

Firefighters used a ladder to help volunteers from the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center to reach the bird.

Volunteers say the eagle appears to be in good health.

Veterinarians will do X-rays and take a closer look at the eagle's leg Thursday.

The Bald eagle that was stuck by a leg and hanging in a tree in Bothell has arrived here at Sarvey. The leg and foot...
Posted by Sarvey Wildlife Care Center on Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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