‘Eagle in custody’: Bald eagle in distress rescued in Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) – Police in Bradenton rescued a bald eagle on Monday after receiving a call regarding a bird in distress.

According to the Bradenton Police Department (BPD), a good Samaritan called police after spotting the bird struggling to fly near 8th Street West and Manatee Avenue.

Officers said they found the bird and carefully detained it in a patrol car for its own safety…

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