As a kayaker paddled down the serene South River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, he caught sight of something unexpected peering at him from the reeds.
He never anticipated it would be this kind of encounter.
A Surprising Discovery
That same day, local bird rescuer Donna Cole received a report about a bald eagle that had been struck by a vehicle on a nearby highway.
Thankfully, a Maryland police officer was first on the scene, arriving in time to redirect traffic and keep the bird safe as it made its way toward the river for shelter…